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Connecticut vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$430
CT
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
4-6 wks
CT
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$110
CT
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut Pennsylvania
Total Fees $430 $345
Application Fee $180 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $65
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $85 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

Connecticut processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Connecticut

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $345
vs Connecticut ($430)
Faster Processing
Connecticut 4-6 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Connecticut ($110)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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