Kentucky vs Louisiana for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Louisiana
Total Fees	$355	$355
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$100
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $355

vs Louisiana ($355)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Louisiana (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Louisiana ($100)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky RN requirements →

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Louisiana RN requirements →

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