Florida vs Nevada for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$392

$360

Timeline

8-24 wks

8-16 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Nevada
Total Fees	$392	$360 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	8-16 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$100
CE Hours	24 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Nevada is $32 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

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Processing Speed

Nevada processes applications in 8-16 weeks.

Winner: Nevada

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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

Nevada $360

vs Florida ($392)

Faster Processing

Nevada 8-16 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Nevada ($100)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida RN requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada RN requirements →

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