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Alabama vs Georgia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$282
GA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
2-4 wks
GA
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$65
GA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Georgia
Total Fees $348 $282
Application Fee $100 $40
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $65
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $66 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Georgia $282
vs Alabama ($348)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs Alabama (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Georgia $65
vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

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Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

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