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Kentucky vs Pennsylvania for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$165
KY
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Pennsylvania
Total Fees $165 $105
Application Fee $165 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $81
CE Hours 14 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $105
vs Kentucky ($165)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Pennsylvania ($81)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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