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Colorado vs Florida for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
CO
vs
$385
FL
Timeline
4-6 wks
CO
vs
8-24 wks
FL
Renewal Fee
$35
CO
vs
$75
FL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Florida
Total Fees $285 $385
Application Fee $35 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 8-24 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $75
CE Hours N/A 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $100 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Colorado processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Colorado

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $285
vs Florida ($385)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-6 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $35
vs Florida ($75)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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