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California vs Indiana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$270
IN
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
2-4 wks
IN
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$50
IN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Indiana
Total Fees $469 $270
Application Fee $220 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $305 $50
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $199 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Processing Speed

Indiana processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Indiana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Indiana

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $270
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
Indiana 2-4 wks
vs California (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $50
vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

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Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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