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Alabama vs Kentucky for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$325
KY
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
2-4 wks
KY
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$55
KY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Kentucky
Total Fees $348 $325
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $100 $55
CE Hours 24 hrs 14 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $325
vs Alabama ($348)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs Alabama (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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