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Kentucky vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky North Carolina
Total Fees $325 $325
Application Fee $75 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $100
CE Hours 14 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $325
vs North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs North Carolina (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs North Carolina ($100)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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