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Kansas vs North Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$323
KS
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
1-2 wks
KS
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$85
KS
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kansas North Carolina
Total Fees $323 $325
Application Fee $75 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kansas $323
vs North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
Kansas 1-2 wks
vs North Carolina (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $85
vs North Carolina ($100)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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