Arizona vs Kentucky for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$400

$355

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Kentucky
Total Fees	$400	$355 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$65 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	14 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $355

vs Arizona ($400)

Faster Processing

Arizona 2-4 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Full Kentucky RN requirements →

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