Georgia vs Kentucky for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$282

$355

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	Kentucky
Total Fees	$282 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$40 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$65	$65
CE Hours	30 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $73 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $282

vs Kentucky ($355)

Faster Processing

Georgia 2-4 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Georgia $65

vs Kentucky ($65)

Georgia Board

Georgia 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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