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California vs New Jersey for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$430
NJ
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$160
NJ

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

Cost

New Jersey is $39 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Jersey

Processing Speed

California processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: California

NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Jersey

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)

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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