Arizona vs Minnesota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$400

$350

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Minnesota
Total Fees	$400	$350 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$105 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$85 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Arizona

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Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $350

vs Arizona ($400)

Faster Processing

Arizona 2-4 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Full Arizona LVN requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota LVN requirements →

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