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Iowa vs Louisiana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$325
LA
Timeline
2-4 wks
IA
vs
4-6 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$60
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Louisiana
Total Fees $343 $325
Application Fee $93 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $99 $60
CE Hours 36 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs Iowa ($343)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-4 wks
vs Louisiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs Iowa ($99)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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