Hawaii vs Kansas for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$210

$50

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$196

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Kansas
Total Fees	$210	$50 ✓
Application Fee	$210	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$196	$55 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $160 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $50

vs Hawaii ($210)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-8 wks

vs Kansas (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kansas $55

vs Hawaii ($196)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii NP requirements →

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas NP requirements →

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