Kentucky vs West Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$302

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$67

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	West Virginia
Total Fees	$355	$302 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$52 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$67
CE Hours	14 hrs	12 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

West Virginia is $53 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

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Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: West Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

West Virginia $302

vs Kentucky ($355)

Faster Processing

West Virginia 2-4 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs West Virginia ($67)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky RN requirements →

West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses

Official Website →

Full West Virginia RN requirements →

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