Iowa vs Ohio for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$81

$153.5

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$81

$138.5

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Ohio
Total Fees	$81 ✓	$153.5
Application Fee	$81 ✓	$153.5
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$81 ✓	$138.5
CE Hours	N/A	48 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $72.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $81

vs Ohio ($153.5)

Faster Processing

Iowa 4-8 wks

vs Ohio (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Iowa $81

vs Ohio ($138.5)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNS requirements →

Ohio Board

Ohio Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Ohio CNS requirements →

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