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Georgia vs Pennsylvania for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$282
GA
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
2-4 wks
GA
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$65
GA
vs
$122
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Georgia Pennsylvania
Total Fees $282 $345
Application Fee $40 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $122
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $63 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Georgia $282
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Georgia $65
vs Pennsylvania ($122)

Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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