Kansas vs Missouri for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$323

$350

Timeline

1-2 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Missouri
Total Fees	$323 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-2 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$85	$60 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $27 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

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $323

vs Missouri ($350)

Faster Processing

Kansas 1-2 wks

vs Missouri (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Missouri $60

vs Kansas ($85)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Full Kansas RN requirements →

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri RN requirements →

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