Florida vs Minnesota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$392

$355

Timeline

8-24 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Minnesota
Total Fees	$392	$355 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$105 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$85
CE Hours	24 hrs	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

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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

Minnesota $355

vs Florida ($392)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 4-8 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Minnesota ($85)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida RN requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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Full Minnesota RN requirements →

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