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Kansas vs Pennsylvania for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$50
KS
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
KS
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$55
KS
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kansas Pennsylvania
Total Fees $50 $105
Application Fee $50 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $81
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kansas $50
vs Pennsylvania ($105)
Faster Processing
Kansas 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $55
vs Pennsylvania ($81)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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