Iowa vs Oklahoma for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$335

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$99

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Oklahoma
Total Fees	$343	$335 ✓
Application Fee	$93	$85 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$99	$75 ✓
CE Hours	36 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Oklahoma is $8 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

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Renewal Cost

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Oklahoma $335

vs Iowa ($343)

Faster Processing

Iowa 2-4 wks

vs Oklahoma (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Oklahoma $75

vs Iowa ($99)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa LVN requirements →

Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Oklahoma LVN requirements →

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