Kansas vs North Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$50

$120

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	North Dakota
Total Fees	$50 ✓	$120
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$120
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$60
CE Hours	30 hrs	12 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $70 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $50

vs North Dakota ($120)

Faster Processing

Kansas 4-8 wks

vs North Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kansas $55

vs North Dakota ($60)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas CNS requirements →

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota CNS requirements →

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