California vs Wisconsin for LVN Licensing
Total Fees
$469
CA
vs
$332
WI
Timeline
4-6 wks
CA
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$305
CA
vs
$82
WI
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | California | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $469 | $332 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $220 | $82 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-6 weeks | 2-4 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $305 | $82 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | N/A |
| NLC Compact Member | No | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Wisconsin is $137 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Wisconsin
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Processing Speed
Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.
Winner: Wisconsin
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NLC Compact
Wisconsin is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.
Winner: Wisconsin
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Renewal Cost
Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $82 per cycle.
Winner: Wisconsin
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Wisconsin $332
vs California ($469)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs California (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $82
vs California ($305)
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