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Alabama vs Louisiana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$325
LA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-6 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$60
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Louisiana
Total Fees $348 $325
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $100 $60
CE Hours 24 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs Alabama ($348)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-6 wks
vs Alabama (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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