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Louisiana vs Minnesota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
LA
vs
$350
MN
Timeline
4-6 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$60
LA
vs
$85
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Minnesota
Total Fees $325 $350
Application Fee $75 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $85
CE Hours 10 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs Minnesota ($350)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-6 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs Minnesota ($85)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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