Hawaii vs Louisiana for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$210

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$196

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Louisiana
Total Fees	$210	$100 ✓
Application Fee	$210	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$196	$100 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Louisiana is $110 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

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Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Louisiana $100

vs Hawaii ($210)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-8 wks

vs Louisiana (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Louisiana $100

vs Hawaii ($196)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii CNS requirements →

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Louisiana CNS requirements →

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