Idaho vs Kentucky for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$298.25

$355

Timeline

1-2 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$70

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Idaho	Kentucky
Total Fees	$298.25 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$98.25	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-2 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$70	$65 ✓
CE Hours	15 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Idaho is $56.75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

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Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Idaho $298.25

vs Kentucky ($355)

Faster Processing

Idaho 1-2 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Idaho ($70)

Idaho Board

Idaho 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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