California vs Minnesota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$469

$350

Timeline

4-6 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$305

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Minnesota
Total Fees	$469	$350 ✓
Application Fee	$220	$105 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$305	$85 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	24 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $119 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

California processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: California

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Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $350

vs California ($469)

Faster Processing

California 4-6 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

Official Website →

Full California LVN requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota LVN requirements →

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