Alabama vs Kentucky for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$78.5

$165

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$78.5

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Kentucky
Total Fees	$78.5 ✓	$165
Application Fee	$78.5 ✓	$165
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$78.5	$55 ✓
CE Hours	24 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Alabama is $86.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alabama $78.5

vs Kentucky ($165)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs Alabama ($78.5)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alabama CNM requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNM requirements →

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