Kansas vs Kentucky for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$323

$355

Timeline

1-2 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Kentucky
Total Fees	$323 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-2 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$85	$65 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $32 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $323

vs Kentucky ($355)

Faster Processing

Kansas 1-2 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Kansas ($85)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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Full Kansas RN requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky RN requirements →

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