California vs Ohio for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$500

$153.5

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$138.5

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Ohio
Total Fees	$500	$153.5 ✓
Application Fee	$500	$153.5 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$138.5 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs ✓	48 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Ohio is $346.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

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Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $138.5 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Ohio $153.5

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

California 4-8 wks

vs Ohio (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Ohio $138.5

vs California ($150)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

Official Website →

Full California CNS requirements →

Ohio Board

Ohio Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Ohio CNS requirements →

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