Ohio vs Oklahoma for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$153.5

$70

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$138.5

$125

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Ohio	Oklahoma
Total Fees	$153.5	$70 ✓
Application Fee	$153.5	$70 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$138.5	$125 ✓
CE Hours	48 hrs	24 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Oklahoma is $83.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

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Renewal Cost

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $125 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Oklahoma $70

vs Ohio ($153.5)

Faster Processing

Ohio 4-8 wks

vs Oklahoma (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Oklahoma $125

vs Ohio ($138.5)

Ohio Board

Ohio Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Ohio CNS requirements →

Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Oklahoma CNS requirements →

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