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Louisiana vs New Jersey for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
LA
vs
$430
NJ
Timeline
4-6 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$60
LA
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana New Jersey
Total Fees $325 $430
Application Fee $75 $160
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $160
CE Hours 10 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $105 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-6 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs New Jersey ($160)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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