Kansas vs Ohio for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$350

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Ohio
Total Fees	$325 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$65 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	24 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $325

vs Ohio ($350)

Faster Processing

Kansas 2-4 wks

vs Ohio (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Ohio $65

vs Kansas ($75)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas LVN requirements →

Ohio Board

Ohio Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Ohio LVN requirements →

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