Connecticut vs Nevada for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$430

$380

Timeline

4-6 wks

8-16 wks

Renewal Fee

$110

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Connecticut	Nevada
Total Fees	$430	$380 ✓
Application Fee	$180	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$110	$100 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Nevada is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

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Processing Speed

Connecticut processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Connecticut

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Connecticut

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Renewal Cost

Nevada has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Nevada $380

vs Connecticut ($430)

Faster Processing

Connecticut 4-6 wks

vs Nevada (8-16 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Nevada $100

vs Connecticut ($110)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

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Full Connecticut LVN requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada LVN requirements →

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