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California vs Nebraska for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$373
NE
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
2-4 wks
NE
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$123
NE

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Nebraska
Total Fees $469 $373
Application Fee $220 $123
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $305 $123
CE Hours 30 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Nebraska is $96 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nebraska

Processing Speed

Nebraska processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Nebraska

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Nebraska

Renewal Cost

Nebraska has lower renewal fees at $123 per cycle.

Winner: Nebraska

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Nebraska $373
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
Nebraska 2-4 wks
vs California (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Nebraska $123
vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

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Nebraska Board

Nebraska Board of Nursing

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