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Alabama vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Oregon
Total Fees $348 $425
Application Fee $100 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $145
CE Hours 24 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $77 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

NLC Compact

Alabama is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Alabama

Renewal Cost

Alabama has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $348
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Alabama $100
vs Oregon ($145)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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