Kentucky vs Maine for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$320

Timeline

2-4 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Maine
Total Fees	$325	$320 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$75
CE Hours	14 hrs	12 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $320

vs Kentucky ($325)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Kentucky (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs Maine ($75)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky LVN requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine LVN requirements →

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