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Kentucky vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
KY
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$65
KY
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Washington
Total Fees $355 $388
Application Fee $75 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $65 $138
CE Hours 14 hrs 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $33 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $355
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $65
vs Washington ($138)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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