Illinois vs Nebraska for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$125

$50

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$80

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Nebraska
Total Fees	$125	$50 ✓
Application Fee	$125	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$80	$65 ✓
CE Hours	80 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Nebraska is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nebraska

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Renewal Cost

Nebraska has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Nebraska

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Nebraska $50

vs Illinois ($125)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-8 wks

vs Nebraska (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Nebraska $65

vs Illinois ($80)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNS requirements →

Nebraska Board

Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit

Official Website →

Full Nebraska CNS requirements →

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