Florida vs Maine for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$392

$355

Timeline

8-24 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Maine
Total Fees	$392	$355 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$75
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $355

vs Florida ($392)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Maine ($75)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida RN requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine RN requirements →

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