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Alaska vs Ohio for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$350
OH
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
4-6 wks
OH
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$65
OH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Ohio
Total Fees $575 $350
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $65
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Ohio is $225 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Ohio

Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Ohio $350
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Alaska 4-6 wks
vs Ohio (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Ohio $65
vs Alaska ($200)

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