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Kentucky vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
KY
vs
$400
OR
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$65
KY
vs
$150
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Oregon
Total Fees $355 $400
Application Fee $75 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $150
CE Hours 14 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $45 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 Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $65
vs Oregon ($150)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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