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Kentucky vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$300
WV
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$60
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky West Virginia
Total Fees $325 $300
Application Fee $75 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $60
CE Hours 14 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $300
vs Kentucky ($325)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs West Virginia (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs West Virginia ($60)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

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