Skip to content

Kentucky vs Nevada for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
KY
vs
$360
NV
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
8-16 wks
NV
Renewal Fee
$65
KY
vs
$100
NV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Nevada
Total Fees $355 $360
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $100
CE Hours 14 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $355
vs Nevada ($360)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Nevada (8-16 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $65
vs Nevada ($100)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Compare More States

Browse all RN state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

Compare Kentucky RN License

Compare Nevada RN License