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Arizona vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Pennsylvania
Total Fees $400 $345
Application Fee $150 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $65
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $345
vs Arizona ($400)
Faster Processing
Arizona 2-4 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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