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California vs Ohio for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$350
OH
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
4-6 wks
OH
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$65
OH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Ohio
Total Fees $469 $350
Application Fee $220 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $305 $65
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Ohio is $119 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Ohio

Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Ohio $350
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
California 4-6 wks
vs Ohio (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Ohio $65
vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

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