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Kentucky vs Nevada for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$380
NV
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
8-16 wks
NV
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$100
NV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Nevada
Total Fees $325 $380
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $100
CE Hours 14 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

NLC Compact

Kentucky is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $325
vs Nevada ($380)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs Nevada (8-16 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Nevada ($100)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

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