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Florida vs Kentucky for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$392
FL
vs
$355
KY
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
4-8 wks
KY
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$65
KY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Kentucky
Total Fees $392 $355
Application Fee $110 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $75 $65
CE Hours 24 hrs 14 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $355
vs Florida ($392)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $65
vs Florida ($75)

Florida Board

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