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Alabama vs Kansas for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$323
KS
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
1-2 wks
KS
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$85
KS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Kansas
Total Fees $348 $323
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $85
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kansas $323
vs Alabama ($348)
Faster Processing
Kansas 1-2 wks
vs Alabama (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $85
vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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