Georgia vs Kansas for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$282

$323

Timeline

2-4 wks

1-2 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	Kansas
Total Fees	$282 ✓	$323
Application Fee	$40 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	1-2 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$85
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $41 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $282

vs Kansas ($323)

Faster Processing

Kansas 1-2 wks

vs Georgia (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Georgia $65

vs Kansas ($85)

Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

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Full Georgia RN requirements →

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Full Kansas RN requirements →

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