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Kansas vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KS
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
2-4 wks
KS
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$75
KS
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kansas Pennsylvania
Total Fees $325 $345
Application Fee $75 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $65
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kansas $325
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Kansas 2-4 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Kansas ($75)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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