Nevada vs Texas for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$200

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$200

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Nevada	Texas
Total Fees	$200	$100 ✓
Application Fee	$200	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$70 ✓
CE Hours	45 hrs	20 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Texas is $100 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

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Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Texas $100

vs Nevada ($200)

Faster Processing

Nevada 4-8 wks

vs Texas (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Texas $70

vs Nevada ($200)

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada CNS requirements →

Texas Board

Texas Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Texas CNS requirements →

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