Kentucky vs Michigan for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$321.55

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$56.55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Michigan
Total Fees	$355	$321.55 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$56.55 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65	$56.55 ✓
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	25 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $33.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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NLC Compact

Kentucky is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $321.55

vs Kentucky ($355)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Michigan (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $56.55

vs Kentucky ($65)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Full Kentucky RN requirements →

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Full Michigan RN requirements →

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