Kentucky vs New York for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$343

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$74

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	New York
Total Fees	$355	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$143
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$74
CE Hours	14 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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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

New York $343

vs Kentucky ($355)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs New York ($74)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky RN requirements →

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

Official Website →

Full New York RN requirements →

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