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Kentucky vs Washington for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$165
KY
vs
$130
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-8 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$130
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Washington
Total Fees $165 $130
Application Fee $165 $130
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $130
CE Hours 14 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Washington is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Washington $130
vs Kentucky ($165)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Washington ($130)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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