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Oklahoma vs Pennsylvania for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$70
OK
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
OK
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$125
OK
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oklahoma Pennsylvania
Total Fees $70 $105
Application Fee $70 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $125 $81
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Oklahoma is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $70
vs Pennsylvania ($105)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $81
vs Oklahoma ($125)

Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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