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Florida vs Georgia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$392
FL
vs
$282
GA
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
2-4 wks
GA
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$65
GA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Georgia
Total Fees $392 $282
Application Fee $110 $40
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $65
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $110 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 Florida ($392)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Georgia $65
vs Florida ($75)

Florida Board

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