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Alaska vs Louisiana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$325
LA
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
4-6 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$60
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Louisiana
Total Fees $575 $325
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $200 $60
CE Hours 30 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $250 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Alaska 4-6 wks
vs Louisiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs Alaska ($200)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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