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Georgia vs Minnesota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$282
GA
vs
$355
MN
Timeline
2-4 wks
GA
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$65
GA
vs
$85
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Georgia Minnesota
Total Fees $282 $355
Application Fee $40 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $85
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $73 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 Minnesota ($355)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Georgia $65
vs Minnesota ($85)

Georgia Board

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