Alaska vs Wyoming for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$180

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Wyoming
Total Fees	$150 ✓	$180
Application Fee	$150 ✓	$180
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$70 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Alaska is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alaska

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Renewal Cost

Wyoming has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Wyoming

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alaska $150

vs Wyoming ($180)

Faster Processing

Alaska 4-8 wks

vs Wyoming (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Wyoming $70

vs Alaska ($150)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNS requirements →

Wyoming Board

Wyoming State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wyoming CNS requirements →

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