Florida vs Hawaii for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$392

$380

Timeline

8-24 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$196

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Hawaii
Total Fees	$392	$380 ✓
Application Fee	$110 ✓	$130
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	4-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$196
CE Hours	24 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Hawaii is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

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Processing Speed

Hawaii processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Hawaii

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NLC Compact

Florida is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Florida

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Hawaii $380

vs Florida ($392)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-12 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Hawaii ($196)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

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