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California vs Michigan for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$303
MI
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$43
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Michigan
Total Fees $469 $303
Application Fee $220 $43
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $305 $43
CE Hours 30 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $166 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Processing Speed

California processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: California

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $303
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
California 4-6 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $43
vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

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Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

Official Website →

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