New York vs Oregon for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$85

$250

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$205

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Oregon
Total Fees	$85 ✓	$250
Application Fee	$85 ✓	$250
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35 ✓	$205
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $165 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $85

vs Oregon ($250)

Faster Processing

New York 4-8 wks

vs Oregon (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $35

vs Oregon ($205)

New York Board

New York State Education Department

Official Website →

Full New York CNS requirements →

Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Oregon CNS requirements →

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