Indiana vs Nevada for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$50

$200

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$10

$200

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Indiana	Nevada
Total Fees	$50 ✓	$200
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$200
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$10 ✓	$200
CE Hours	30 hrs ✓	45 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $150 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $10 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $50

vs Nevada ($200)

Faster Processing

Indiana 4-8 wks

vs Nevada (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Indiana $10

vs Nevada ($200)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Indiana CNS requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada CNS requirements →

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