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Kentucky vs North Dakota for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$165
KY
vs
$120
ND
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-8 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$60
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky North Dakota
Total Fees $165 $120
Application Fee $165 $120
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $60
CE Hours 14 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $120
vs Kentucky ($165)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs North Dakota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs North Dakota ($60)

Kentucky Board

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