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Pennsylvania vs Wisconsin for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$105
PA
vs
$82
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
PA
vs
4-8 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$81
PA
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania Wisconsin
Total Fees $105 $82
Application Fee $105 $82
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $81 $82
CE Hours 30 hrs 16 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $82
vs Pennsylvania ($105)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 4-8 wks
vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $81
vs Wisconsin ($82)

Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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