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Colorado vs Wisconsin for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
CO
vs
$332
WI
Timeline
4-6 wks
CO
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$35
CO
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Wisconsin
Total Fees $285 $332
Application Fee $35 $82
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $82
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $47 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $285
vs Wisconsin ($332)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs Colorado (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $35
vs Wisconsin ($82)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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