Hawaii vs Pennsylvania for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$210

$105

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$196

$81

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Pennsylvania
Total Fees	$210	$105 ✓
Application Fee	$210	$105 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$196	$81 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Pennsylvania is $105 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

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Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Pennsylvania $105

vs Hawaii ($210)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-8 wks

vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Pennsylvania $81

vs Hawaii ($196)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii CNS requirements →

Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Pennsylvania CNS requirements →

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