California vs New Jersey for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$469

$430

Timeline

4-6 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$305

$160

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	New Jersey
Total Fees	$469	$430 ✓
Application Fee	$220	$160 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$305	$160 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

New Jersey is $39 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Jersey

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Processing Speed

California processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: California

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Jersey

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Renewal Cost

New Jersey has lower renewal fees at $160 per cycle.

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New Jersey $430

vs California ($469)

Faster Processing

California 4-6 wks

vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New Jersey $160

vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

Official Website →

Full California LVN requirements →

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full New Jersey LVN requirements →

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California vs New Jersey for LVN Licensing

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Key Differences

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NLC Compact

Renewal Cost

Category Winners

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