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Kansas vs Pennsylvania for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$323
KS
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
1-2 wks
KS
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$85
KS
vs
$122
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kansas Pennsylvania
Total Fees $323 $345
Application Fee $75 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $122
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $22 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 Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Kansas 1-2 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $85
vs Pennsylvania ($122)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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