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Indiana vs Kentucky for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IN
vs
$355
KY
Timeline
4-6 wks
IN
vs
4-8 wks
KY
Renewal Fee
$50
IN
vs
$65
KY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Indiana Kentucky
Total Fees $310 $355
Application Fee $50 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $50 $65
CE Hours N/A 14 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Processing Speed

Indiana processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Indiana

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $310
vs Kentucky ($355)
Faster Processing
Indiana 4-6 wks
vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $50
vs Kentucky ($65)

Indiana Board

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Kentucky Board of Nursing

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