Kansas vs Minnesota for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$50

$105

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Minnesota
Total Fees	$50 ✓	$105
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$85
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $55 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 Minnesota ($105)

Faster Processing

Kansas 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kansas $55

vs Minnesota ($85)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas NP requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota NP requirements →

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