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Alaska vs Kansas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$325
KS
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
2-4 wks
KS
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$75
KS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Kansas
Total Fees $575 $325
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $75
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $250 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

NLC Compact

Kansas is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Kansas

Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kansas $325
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Kansas 2-4 wks
vs Alaska (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $75
vs Alaska ($200)

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