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Florida vs Louisiana for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$392
FL
vs
$355
LA
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
4-12 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$100
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Louisiana
Total Fees $392 $355
Application Fee $110 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $100
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $355
vs Florida ($392)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-12 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Florida $75
vs Louisiana ($100)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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