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California vs Kentucky for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$325
KY
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
2-4 wks
KY
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$55
KY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Kentucky
Total Fees $469 $325
Application Fee $220 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $305 $55
CE Hours 30 hrs 14 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $144 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 California ($469)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs California (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

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Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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