Kentucky vs Maryland for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$360

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$136

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Maryland
Total Fees	$355 ✓	$360
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$136
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

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 Maryland ($360)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Maryland (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Maryland ($136)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Full Kentucky RN requirements →

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maryland RN requirements →

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