Missouri vs New York for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$150

MO

vs

$85

NY

Timeline

4-8 wks

MO

vs

4-8 wks

NY

Renewal Fee

N/A

MO

vs

$35

NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Missouri	New York
Total Fees	$150	$85 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$85 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$35
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $85

vs Missouri ($150)

Faster Processing

Missouri 4-8 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri CNS requirements →

New York Board

New York State Education Department

Official Website →

Full New York CNS requirements →

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