Florida vs Kansas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$385

$325

Timeline

8-24 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Kansas
Total Fees	$385	$325 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$75
CE Hours	25 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $325

vs Florida ($385)

Faster Processing

Kansas 2-4 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Kansas ($75)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Florida LVN requirements →

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas LVN requirements →

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