Kansas vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$323

$320

Timeline

1-2 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Virginia
Total Fees	$323	$320 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$70 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-2 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$85	$70 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	15 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Virginia is $3 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $320

vs Kansas ($323)

Faster Processing

Kansas 1-2 wks

vs Virginia (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $70

vs Kansas ($85)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas RN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia RN requirements →

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