Kansas vs Oklahoma for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$323

$335

Timeline

1-2 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Oklahoma
Total Fees	$323 ✓	$335
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$85
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-2 weeks ✓	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$85	$75 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	24 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $12 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

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $323

vs Oklahoma ($335)

Faster Processing

Kansas 1-2 wks

vs Oklahoma (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Oklahoma $75

vs Kansas ($85)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas RN requirements →

Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Oklahoma RN requirements →

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