Kansas vs West Virginia for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$50

$80

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	West Virginia
Total Fees	$50 ✓	$80
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$80
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55	$35 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	24 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $50

vs West Virginia ($80)

Faster Processing

Kansas 4-8 wks

vs West Virginia (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

West Virginia $35

vs Kansas ($55)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas NP requirements →

West Virginia Board

West Virginia RN Board

Official Website →

Full West Virginia NP requirements →

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