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Kentucky vs New Hampshire for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
KY
vs
$370
NH
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-6 wks
NH
Renewal Fee
$65
KY
vs
$120
NH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky New Hampshire
Total Fees $355 $370
Application Fee $75 $120
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $120
CE Hours 14 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

New Hampshire processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: New Hampshire

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $355
vs New Hampshire ($370)
Faster Processing
New Hampshire 4-6 wks
vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $65
vs New Hampshire ($120)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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