Florida vs Ohio for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$392

$335

Timeline

8-24 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Ohio
Total Fees	$392	$335 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$75
CE Hours	24 hrs	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Ohio is $57 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

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Processing Speed

Ohio processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Ohio $335

vs Florida ($392)

Faster Processing

Ohio 4-8 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Ohio ($75)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Ohio Board

Ohio Board of Nursing

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Full Ohio RN requirements →

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