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Kentucky vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Tennessee
Total Fees $325 $365
Application Fee $75 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $100
CE Hours 14 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $40 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 Tennessee ($365)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Tennessee ($100)

Kentucky Board

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