Indiana vs Kansas for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$310

$323

Timeline

4-6 wks

1-2 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Indiana	Kansas
Total Fees	$310 ✓	$323
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	1-2 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$85
CE Hours	N/A	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $13 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $310

vs Kansas ($323)

Faster Processing

Kansas 1-2 wks

vs Indiana (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Indiana $50

vs Kansas ($85)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Full Kansas RN requirements →

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