Louisiana vs New Jersey for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$355
LA
vs
$465
NJ
Timeline
4-12 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$120
NJ
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Louisiana | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $355 ✓ | $465 |
| Application Fee | $100 ✓ | $200 |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-12 weeks | 4-8 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $100 ✓ | $120 |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Louisiana is $110 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Louisiana
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Processing Speed
New Jersey processes applications in 4-8 weeks.
Winner: New Jersey
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Renewal Cost
Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.
Winner: Louisiana
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Louisiana $355
vs New Jersey ($465)
Faster Processing
New Jersey 4-8 wks
vs Louisiana (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $100
vs New Jersey ($120)
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