Kentucky vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$320

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Virginia
Total Fees	$355	$320 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$70 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$70
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	15 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Virginia is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $320

vs Kentucky ($355)

Faster Processing

Virginia 4-6 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Virginia ($70)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Full Kentucky RN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia RN requirements →

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