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Georgia vs New York for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$282
GA
vs
$343
NY
Timeline
2-4 wks
GA
vs
4-8 wks
NY
Renewal Fee
$65
GA
vs
$74
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Georgia New York
Total Fees $282 $343
Application Fee $40 $143
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $65 $74
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $61 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 New York ($343)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Georgia $65
vs New York ($74)

Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

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New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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