California vs Kentucky for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$500

$165

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Kentucky
Total Fees	$500	$165 ✓
Application Fee	$500	$165 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$55 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $335 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $165

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

California 4-8 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs California ($150)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Full California CNS requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNS requirements →

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