Kentucky vs New York for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$165

$85

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	New York
Total Fees	$165	$85 ✓
Application Fee	$165	$85 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$55	$35 ✓
CE Hours	14 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $85

vs Kentucky ($165)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $35

vs Kentucky ($55)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky NP requirements →

New York Board

New York State Education Department

Official Website →

Full New York NP requirements →

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