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Hawaii vs Louisiana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$386
HI
vs
$325
LA
Timeline
4-8 wks
HI
vs
4-6 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
$136
HI
vs
$60
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Louisiana
Total Fees $386 $325
Application Fee $136 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $136 $60
CE Hours 30 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $61 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs Hawaii ($386)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-6 wks
vs Hawaii (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs Hawaii ($136)

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