Alaska vs Georgia for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$75

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Georgia
Total Fees	$150	$75 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$65 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $75

vs Alaska ($150)

Faster Processing

Alaska 4-8 wks

vs Georgia (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Georgia $65

vs Alaska ($150)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNS requirements →

Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Georgia CNS requirements →

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