Illinois vs New York for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$125

$85

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$80

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	New York
Total Fees	$125	$85 ✓
Application Fee	$125	$85 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$80	$35 ✓
CE Hours	80 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $85

vs Illinois ($125)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-8 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $35

vs Illinois ($80)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNS requirements →

New York Board

New York State Education Department

Official Website →

Full New York CNS requirements →

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