Iowa vs Kentucky for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$325

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$99

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Kentucky
Total Fees	$343	$325 ✓
Application Fee	$93	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$99	$55 ✓
CE Hours	36 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $325

vs Iowa ($343)

Faster Processing

Iowa 2-4 wks

vs Kentucky (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs Iowa ($99)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa LVN requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky LVN requirements →

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