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Kentucky vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
KY
vs
$355
ND
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$65
KY
vs
$110
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky North Dakota
Total Fees $355 $355
Application Fee $75 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $110
CE Hours 14 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $355
vs North Dakota ($355)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $65
vs North Dakota ($110)

Kentucky Board

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