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Alaska vs Kansas for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$323
KS
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
1-2 wks
KS
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$85
KS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Kansas
Total Fees $575 $323
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $85
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $252 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

NLC Compact

Kansas is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Kansas

Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kansas $323
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Kansas 1-2 wks
vs Alaska (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $85
vs Alaska ($200)

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