Kentucky vs Missouri for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$350

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Missouri
Total Fees	$355	$350 ✓
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65	$60 ✓
CE Hours	14 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Missouri is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Missouri $350

vs Kentucky ($355)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Missouri (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Missouri $60

vs Kentucky ($65)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Full Kentucky RN requirements →

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri RN requirements →

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