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Connecticut vs New Jersey for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$455
CT
vs
$465
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
CT
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$110
CT
vs
$120
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut New Jersey
Total Fees $455 $465
Application Fee $180 $200
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $120
CE Hours 25 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Connecticut is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Connecticut

Renewal Cost

Connecticut has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: Connecticut

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Connecticut $455
vs New Jersey ($465)
Faster Processing
Connecticut 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Connecticut $110
vs New Jersey ($120)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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