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Idaho vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$298
ID
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho Oregon
Total Fees $298 $425
Application Fee $66 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $145
CE Hours N/A 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $127 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs Oregon ($145)

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