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Missouri vs New Jersey for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MO
vs
$465
NJ
Timeline
4-12 wks
MO
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$60
MO
vs
$120
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Missouri New Jersey
Total Fees $350 $465
Application Fee $105 $200
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $120
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Missouri is $115 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

Processing Speed

New Jersey processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: New Jersey

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Missouri $350
vs New Jersey ($465)
Faster Processing
New Jersey 4-8 wks
vs Missouri (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $60
vs New Jersey ($120)

Missouri Board

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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