Hawaii vs Nevada for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$210

$200

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$196

$200

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Nevada
Total Fees	$210	$200 ✓
Application Fee	$210	$200 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$196 ✓	$200
CE Hours	30 hrs ✓	45 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Nevada is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

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Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $196 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Nevada $200

vs Hawaii ($210)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-8 wks

vs Nevada (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Hawaii $196

vs Nevada ($200)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii CNS requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada CNS requirements →

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