Kentucky vs Texas for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$378

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$68

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Texas
Total Fees	$355 ✓	$378
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 ✓	$68
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Processing Speed

Texas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Texas

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $355

vs Texas ($378)

Faster Processing

Texas 2-4 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Texas ($68)

Kentucky Board

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Texas Board of Nursing

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