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Illinois vs Nebraska for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$373
NE
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
2-4 wks
NE
Renewal Fee
$50
IL
vs
$123
NE

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Nebraska
Total Fees $310 $373
Application Fee $50 $123
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $123
CE Hours 20 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $63 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Nebraska

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Nebraska ($373)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs Nebraska (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $50
vs Nebraska ($123)

Illinois Board

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Nebraska Board

Nebraska Board of Nursing

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