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Kentucky vs New Mexico for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
2-4 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky New Mexico
Total Fees $325 $360
Application Fee $75 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $93
CE Hours 14 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $325
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs New Mexico (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs New Mexico ($93)

Kentucky Board

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing

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