Alaska vs California for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$150

AK

vs

$500

CA

Timeline

4-8 wks

AK

vs

4-8 wks

CA

Renewal Fee

$150

AK

vs

$150

CA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	California
Total Fees	$150 ✓	$500
Application Fee	$150 ✓	$500
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$150
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Alaska is $350 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alaska

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alaska $150

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

Alaska 4-8 wks

vs California (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Alaska $150

vs California ($150)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNS requirements →

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

Official Website →

Full California CNS requirements →

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