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Kentucky vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Washington
Total Fees $325 $388
Application Fee $75 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $55 $113
CE Hours 14 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $63 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $325
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Kentucky (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs Washington ($113)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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