Kentucky vs Oregon for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$165

$250

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$205

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Oregon
Total Fees	$165 ✓	$250
Application Fee	$165 ✓	$250
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$205
CE Hours	14 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $85 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $165

vs Oregon ($250)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Oregon (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs Oregon ($205)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNS requirements →

Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Oregon CNS requirements →

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