Kansas vs New York for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$323

$343

Timeline

1-2 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$74

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	New York
Total Fees	$323 ✓	$343
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$143
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-2 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$85	$74 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $20 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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NLC Compact

Kansas is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $323

vs New York ($343)

Faster Processing

Kansas 1-2 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs Kansas ($85)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Full Kansas RN requirements →

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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Full New York RN requirements →

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Kansas vs New York for RN Licensing

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Key Differences

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Category Winners

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