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Kansas vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$323
KS
vs
$400
OR
Timeline
1-2 wks
KS
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$85
KS
vs
$150
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kansas Oregon
Total Fees $323 $400
Application Fee $75 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $150
CE Hours 30 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $77 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kansas $323
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
Kansas 1-2 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $85
vs Oregon ($150)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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