Indiana vs Kentucky for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$50

$165

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$10

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Indiana	Kentucky
Total Fees	$50 ✓	$165
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$165
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$10 ✓	$55
CE Hours	30 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $115 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $10 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $50

vs Kentucky ($165)

Faster Processing

Indiana 4-8 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Indiana $10

vs Kentucky ($55)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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Full Indiana CNS requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNS requirements →

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