Kentucky vs Missouri for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$303

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Missouri
Total Fees	$325	$303 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$55 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55	$55
CE Hours	14 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Missouri is $22 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Missouri $303

vs Kentucky ($325)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 2-4 wks

vs Missouri (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs Missouri ($55)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky LVN requirements →

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri LVN requirements →

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