Indiana vs Kentucky for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$270

$325

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Indiana	Kentucky
Total Fees	$270 ✓	$325
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$55
CE Hours	N/A	14 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $270

vs Kentucky ($325)

Faster Processing

Indiana 2-4 wks

vs Kentucky (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Indiana $50

vs Kentucky ($55)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Indiana LVN requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky LVN requirements →

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