Alabama vs Kentucky for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$348

$355

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Kentucky
Total Fees	$348 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$100	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$65 ✓
CE Hours	24 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Alabama is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alabama $348

vs Kentucky ($355)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Full Alabama RN requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Full Kentucky RN requirements →

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