Arizona vs Florida for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$400

$385

Timeline

2-4 wks

8-24 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Florida
Total Fees	$400	$385 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$110 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	8-24 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$75 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	25 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $385

vs Arizona ($400)

Faster Processing

Arizona 2-4 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Full Arizona LVN requirements →

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Florida LVN requirements →

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