Kentucky vs Wyoming for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$400

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Wyoming
Total Fees	$355 ✓	$400
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$150
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Processing Speed

Wyoming processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wyoming

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $355

vs Wyoming ($400)

Faster Processing

Wyoming 2-4 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Wyoming ($150)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Full Kentucky RN requirements →

Wyoming Board

Wyoming State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wyoming RN requirements →

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