New York vs Texas for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$85

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Texas
Total Fees	$85 ✓	$100
Application Fee	$85 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35 ✓	$70
CE Hours	N/A	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $15 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 Texas ($100)

Faster Processing

New York 4-8 wks

vs Texas (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $35

vs Texas ($70)

New York Board

New York State Education Department

Official Website →

Full New York CNS requirements →

Texas Board

Texas Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Texas CNS requirements →

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