Georgia vs Illinois for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$75

$125

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$80

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	Illinois
Total Fees	$75 ✓	$125
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$125
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$80
CE Hours	30 hrs ✓	80 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $50 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 Illinois ($125)

Faster Processing

Georgia 4-8 wks

vs Illinois (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Georgia $65

vs Illinois ($80)

Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Georgia CNS requirements →

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNS requirements →

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