Kentucky vs Louisiana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Louisiana
Total Fees	$325	$325
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$60
CE Hours	14 hrs	10 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

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 Louisiana ($325)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 2-4 wks

vs Louisiana (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs Louisiana ($60)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky LVN requirements →

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

Official Website →

Full Louisiana LVN requirements →

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