Florida vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$392

$355

Timeline

8-24 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$110

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	North Dakota
Total Fees	$392	$355 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$110
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$110
CE Hours	24 hrs	12 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

North Dakota is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

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Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

North Dakota $355

vs Florida ($392)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs North Dakota ($110)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida RN requirements →

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota RN requirements →

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