Iowa vs Missouri for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$303

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$99

$55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Missouri
Total Fees	$343	$303 ✓
Application Fee	$93	$55 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$99	$55 ✓
CE Hours	36 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Missouri is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

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Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Missouri $303

vs Iowa ($343)

Faster Processing

Iowa 2-4 wks

vs Missouri (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Missouri $55

vs Iowa ($99)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa LVN requirements →

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri LVN requirements →

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