Georgia vs Illinois for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$282

$310

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	Illinois
Total Fees	$282 ✓	$310
Application Fee	$40 ✓	$50
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65	$60 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	20 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $28 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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NLC Compact

Georgia is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Georgia

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Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $282

vs Illinois ($310)

Faster Processing

Georgia 2-4 wks

vs Illinois (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $60

vs Georgia ($65)

Georgia Board

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