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Alaska vs Kentucky for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$325
KY
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
2-4 wks
KY
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$55
KY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Kentucky
Total Fees $575 $325
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $200 $55
CE Hours 30 hrs 14 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $250 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

NLC Compact

Kentucky is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $325
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs Alaska (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Alaska ($200)

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