Florida vs New Jersey for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$392

$465

Timeline

8-24 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$120

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	New Jersey
Total Fees	$392 ✓	$465
Application Fee	$110 ✓	$200
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$120
CE Hours	24 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $73 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Processing Speed

New Jersey processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: New Jersey

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $392

vs New Jersey ($465)

Faster Processing

New Jersey 4-8 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs New Jersey ($120)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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Full New Jersey RN requirements →

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