Idaho vs Kentucky for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$298

$325

Timeline

1-2 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$70

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Idaho	Kentucky
Total Fees	$298 ✓	$325
Application Fee	$66 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-2 weeks ✓	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$70	$55 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	14 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Idaho is $27 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

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Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Idaho $298

vs Kentucky ($325)

Faster Processing

Idaho 1-2 wks

vs Kentucky (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs Idaho ($70)

Idaho Board

Idaho Board of Nursing

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Full Idaho LVN requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky LVN requirements →

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