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Kentucky vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Rhode Island
Total Fees $325 $350
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $100
CE Hours 14 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $25 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 Rhode Island ($350)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Rhode Island ($100)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Official Website →

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