Colorado vs Kentucky for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$285

$325

Timeline

4-6 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Colorado	Kentucky
Total Fees	$285 ✓	$325
Application Fee	$35 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$35 ✓	$55
CE Hours	N/A	14 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Colorado is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Colorado $285

vs Kentucky ($325)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 2-4 wks

vs Colorado (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Colorado $35

vs Kentucky ($55)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Full Colorado LVN requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky LVN requirements →

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