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Iowa vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
2-4 wks
IA
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Oregon
Total Fees $343 $425
Application Fee $93 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $145
CE Hours 36 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $82 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Iowa

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs Oregon ($145)

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