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Florida vs Texas for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$392
FL
vs
$378
TX
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
2-4 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Texas
Total Fees $392 $378
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 $68
CE Hours 24 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $14 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Processing Speed

Texas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Texas

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $378
vs Florida ($392)
Faster Processing
Texas 2-4 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs Florida ($75)

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