Iowa vs Kentucky for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$355

Timeline

2-8 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$99

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Kentucky
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$93	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$99	$65 ✓
CE Hours	36 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $343

vs Kentucky ($355)

Faster Processing

Iowa 2-8 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Iowa ($99)

Iowa Board

Iowa 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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