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Colorado vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
CO
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
4-6 wks
CO
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$35
CO
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Oregon
Total Fees $285 $425
Application Fee $35 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $145
CE Hours N/A 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $140 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Colorado processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Colorado

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Colorado

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $285
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-6 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $35
vs Oregon ($145)

Colorado Board

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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