Kansas vs Maine for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$323

$355

Timeline

1-2 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Maine
Total Fees	$323 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-2 weeks ✓	1-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$85	$75 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $32 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

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $323

vs Maine ($355)

Faster Processing

Kansas 1-2 wks

vs Maine (1-3 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $75

vs Kansas ($85)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Full Kansas RN requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine RN requirements →

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