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Kentucky vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Pennsylvania
Total Fees $325 $345
Application Fee $75 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $65
CE Hours 14 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $325
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Pennsylvania ($65)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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