Iowa vs Michigan for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$303

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$99

$43

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Michigan
Total Fees	$343	$303 ✓
Application Fee	$93	$43 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$99	$43 ✓
CE Hours	36 hrs	25 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $303

vs Iowa ($343)

Faster Processing

Iowa 2-4 wks

vs Michigan (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $43

vs Iowa ($99)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa LVN requirements →

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Michigan LVN requirements →

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