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Florida vs Maryland for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$392
FL
vs
$360
MD
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$136
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Maryland
Total Fees $392 $360
Application Fee $110 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $136
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $32 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $360
vs Florida ($392)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Florida $75
vs Maryland ($136)

Florida Board

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