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California vs North Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$360
ND
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$90
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California North Dakota
Total Fees $469 $360
Application Fee $220 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $305 $90
CE Hours 30 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $109 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

NLC Compact

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

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $360
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs California (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $90
vs California ($305)

California Board

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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