Iowa vs Oklahoma for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$81

$70

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$81

$125

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Oklahoma
Total Fees	$81	$70 ✓
Application Fee	$81	$70 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$81 ✓	$125
CE Hours	N/A	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Oklahoma is $11 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

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Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Oklahoma $70

vs Iowa ($81)

Faster Processing

Iowa 4-8 wks

vs Oklahoma (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Iowa $81

vs Oklahoma ($125)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNS requirements →

Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Oklahoma CNS requirements →

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