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Florida vs Kentucky for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$385
FL
vs
$325
KY
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
2-4 wks
KY
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$55
KY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Kentucky
Total Fees $385 $325
Application Fee $110 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $75 $55
CE Hours 25 hrs 14 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $60 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 Florida ($385)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Florida ($75)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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