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Kansas vs Minnesota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KS
vs
$350
MN
Timeline
2-4 wks
KS
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$75
KS
vs
$85
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kansas Minnesota
Total Fees $325 $350
Application Fee $75 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $85
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $25 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 Minnesota ($350)
Faster Processing
Kansas 2-4 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $75
vs Minnesota ($85)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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