Illinois vs Missouri for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$125

IL

vs

$150

MO

Timeline

4-8 wks

IL

vs

4-8 wks

MO

Renewal Fee

$80

IL

vs

N/A

MO

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Missouri
Total Fees	$125 ✓	$150
Application Fee	$125 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$80	N/A
CE Hours	80 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $125

vs Missouri ($150)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-8 wks

vs Missouri (4-8 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNS requirements →

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri CNS requirements →

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