California vs Hawaii for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$469

$386

Timeline

4-6 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$305

$136

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Hawaii
Total Fees	$469	$386 ✓
Application Fee	$220	$136 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$305	$136 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Hawaii is $83 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

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Processing Speed

California processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: California

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Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $136 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Hawaii $386

vs California ($469)

Faster Processing

California 4-6 wks

vs Hawaii (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Hawaii $136

vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

Official Website →

Full California LVN requirements →

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii LVN requirements →

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