Florida vs Iowa for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$385

$343

Timeline

8-24 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$99

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Iowa
Total Fees	$385	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$93 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$99
CE Hours	25 hrs ✓	36 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $42 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $343

vs Florida ($385)

Faster Processing

Iowa 2-4 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Iowa ($99)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida LVN requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa LVN requirements →

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