Kentucky vs Wisconsin for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$165

$82

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$82

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$165	$82 ✓
Application Fee	$165	$82 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$82
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	16 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Wisconsin is $83 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Wisconsin $82

vs Kentucky ($165)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs Wisconsin ($82)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Full Kentucky CNS requirements →

Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin CNS requirements →

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