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Alaska vs Florida for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$385
FL
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
8-24 wks
FL
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$75
FL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Florida
Total Fees $575 $385
Application Fee $100 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 8-24 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $75
CE Hours 30 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Florida is $190 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

Processing Speed

Alaska processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Alaska

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Florida

Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Florida $385
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Alaska 4-6 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Florida $75
vs Alaska ($200)

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