Florida vs New York for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$392

$343

Timeline

8-24 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$74

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	New York
Total Fees	$392	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$110 ✓	$143
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$74 ✓
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $49 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: New York

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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

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $343

vs Florida ($392)

Faster Processing

New York 4-8 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs Florida ($75)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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Full New York RN requirements →

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