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Kentucky vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Virginia
Total Fees $325 $390
Application Fee $75 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $135
CE Hours 14 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $65 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 Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Virginia ($135)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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