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Kansas vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$323
KS
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
1-2 wks
KS
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$85
KS
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kansas Washington
Total Fees $323 $388
Application Fee $75 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $85 $138
CE Hours 30 hrs 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $65 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 Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Kansas 1-2 wks
vs Washington (2-3 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $85
vs Washington ($138)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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