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California vs New Hampshire for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$370
NH
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
2-4 wks
NH
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$110
NH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California New Hampshire
Total Fees $469 $370
Application Fee $220 $120
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $305 $110
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

New Hampshire is $99 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Hampshire

Processing Speed

New Hampshire processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: New Hampshire

NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Hampshire

Renewal Cost

New Hampshire has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: New Hampshire

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Hampshire $370
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
New Hampshire 2-4 wks
vs California (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Hampshire $110
vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

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New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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