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Hawaii vs Kentucky for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$380
HI
vs
$355
KY
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-8 wks
KY
Renewal Fee
$196
HI
vs
$65
KY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Kentucky
Total Fees $380 $355
Application Fee $130 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $196 $65
CE Hours 30 hrs 14 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

NLC Compact

Kentucky is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $355
vs Hawaii ($380)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $65
vs Hawaii ($196)

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