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Georgia vs Massachusetts for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$282
GA
vs
$465
MA
Timeline
2-4 wks
GA
vs
8-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$65
GA
vs
$120
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Georgia Massachusetts
Total Fees $282 $465
Application Fee $40 $230
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $120
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $183 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Georgia

Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Georgia $282
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Georgia $65
vs Massachusetts ($120)

Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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