Arkansas vs Kentucky for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$325

Timeline

4-6 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Kentucky
Total Fees	$320 ✓	$325
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$55 ✓
CE Hours	24 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Arkansas is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $320

vs Kentucky ($325)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 2-4 wks

vs Arkansas (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs Arkansas ($75)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Full Arkansas LVN requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky LVN requirements →

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