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Kentucky vs New York for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$343
NY
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
4-8 wks
NY
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$74
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky New York
Total Fees $325 $343
Application Fee $75 $143
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $55 $74
CE Hours 14 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $18 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 New York ($343)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs New York ($74)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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