Colorado vs Florida for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$283

$392

Timeline

4-8 wks

8-24 wks

Renewal Fee

$108

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Colorado	Florida
Total Fees	$283 ✓	$392
Application Fee	$43 ✓	$110
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	8-24 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$108	$75 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Colorado is $109 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

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Processing Speed

Colorado processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Colorado

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Colorado $283

vs Florida ($392)

Faster Processing

Colorado 4-8 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Colorado ($108)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida RN requirements →

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