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Florida vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$385
FL
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Oregon
Total Fees $385 $425
Application Fee $110 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $145
CE Hours 25 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Florida is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

Processing Speed

Oregon processes applications in 8-12 weeks.

Winner: Oregon

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Florida

Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Florida $385
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Oregon 8-12 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Florida $75
vs Oregon ($145)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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