Kansas vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$340

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$68

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Texas
Total Fees	$325 ✓	$340
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$68 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	20 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $325

vs Texas ($340)

Faster Processing

Kansas 2-4 wks

vs Texas (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Texas $68

vs Kansas ($75)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas LVN requirements →

Texas Board

Texas Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Texas LVN requirements →

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