Georgia vs Iowa for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$343

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$99

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	Iowa
Total Fees	$325 ✓	$343
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$93
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$99
CE Hours	30 hrs ✓	36 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Georgia is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

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Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Georgia $325

vs Iowa ($343)

Faster Processing

Georgia 2-4 wks

vs Iowa (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Georgia $65

vs Iowa ($99)

Georgia Board

Georgia State Board of Licensed Practical Nurses

Official Website →

Full Georgia LVN requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa LVN requirements →

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