Kentucky vs Minnesota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Minnesota
Total Fees	$355	$355
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$85
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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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

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $355

vs Minnesota ($355)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Minnesota ($85)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Full Kentucky RN requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota RN requirements →

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