North Dakota vs Ohio for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$120

$153.5

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$138.5

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	North Dakota	Ohio
Total Fees	$120 ✓	$153.5
Application Fee	$120 ✓	$153.5
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$138.5
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	48 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

North Dakota is $33.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

North Dakota $120

vs Ohio ($153.5)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 4-8 wks

vs Ohio (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

North Dakota $60

vs Ohio ($138.5)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota CNS requirements →

Ohio Board

Ohio Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Ohio CNS requirements →

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