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Hawaii vs Kentucky for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$386
HI
vs
$325
KY
Timeline
4-8 wks
HI
vs
2-4 wks
KY
Renewal Fee
$136
HI
vs
$55
KY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Kentucky
Total Fees $386 $325
Application Fee $136 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $136 $55
CE Hours 30 hrs 14 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $61 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 Hawaii ($386)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs Hawaii (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Hawaii ($136)

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