Kansas vs Texas for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$323

$378

Timeline

1-2 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$68

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Texas
Total Fees	$323 ✓	$378
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$110
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-2 weeks ✓	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$85	$68 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	20 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $55 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

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $323

vs Texas ($378)

Faster Processing

Kansas 1-2 wks

vs Texas (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Texas $68

vs Kansas ($85)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Full Kansas RN requirements →

Texas Board

Texas Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Texas RN requirements →

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