Florida vs Kansas for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$392

$323

Timeline

8-24 wks

1-2 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Kansas
Total Fees	$392	$323 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	1-2 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$85
CE Hours	24 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $69 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $323

vs Florida ($392)

Faster Processing

Kansas 1-2 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Kansas ($85)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida RN requirements →

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas RN requirements →

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