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Kansas vs Michigan for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$323
KS
vs
$321.55
MI
Timeline
1-2 wks
KS
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$85
KS
vs
$56.55
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kansas Michigan
Total Fees $323 $321.55
Application Fee $75 $56.55
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $56.55
CE Hours 30 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $1.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $321.55
vs Kansas ($323)
Faster Processing
Kansas 1-2 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $56.55
vs Kansas ($85)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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