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Kentucky vs South Carolina for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$165
KY
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky South Carolina
Total Fees $165 $40
Application Fee $165 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $145
CE Hours 14 hrs 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $125 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Kentucky ($165)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs South Carolina ($145)

Kentucky Board

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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