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Georgia vs Louisiana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
GA
vs
$325
LA
Timeline
2-4 wks
GA
vs
4-6 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
$65
GA
vs
$60
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Georgia Louisiana
Total Fees $325 $325
Application Fee $75 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $65 $60
CE Hours 30 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Georgia $325
vs Louisiana ($325)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs Louisiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs Georgia ($65)

Georgia Board

Georgia State Board of Licensed Practical Nurses

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Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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