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California vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Oregon
Total Fees $469 $425
Application Fee $220 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $305 $145
CE Hours 30 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Oregon is $44 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oregon

Processing Speed

California processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: California

Renewal Cost

Oregon has lower renewal fees at $145 per cycle.

Winner: Oregon

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oregon $425
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
California 4-6 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oregon $145
vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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