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Hawaii vs Kansas for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$380
HI
vs
$323
KS
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
1-2 wks
KS
Renewal Fee
$196
HI
vs
$85
KS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Kansas
Total Fees $380 $323
Application Fee $130 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $196 $85
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $57 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 Hawaii ($380)
Faster Processing
Kansas 1-2 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $85
vs Hawaii ($196)

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