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Georgia vs Michigan for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$282
GA
vs
$321.55
MI
Timeline
2-4 wks
GA
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$65
GA
vs
$56.55
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Georgia Michigan
Total Fees $282 $321.55
Application Fee $40 $56.55
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $56.55
CE Hours 30 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $39.55 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

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Georgia $282
vs Michigan ($321.55)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $56.55
vs Georgia ($65)

Georgia Board

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