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Idaho vs New Jersey for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$298.25
ID
vs
$465
NJ
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$120
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho New Jersey
Total Fees $298.25 $465
Application Fee $98.25 $200
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $120
CE Hours 15 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $166.75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298.25
vs New Jersey ($465)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs New Jersey ($120)

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