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Minnesota vs Oklahoma for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MN
vs
$335
OK
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
2-4 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$75
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota Oklahoma
Total Fees $350 $335
Application Fee $105 $85
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $75
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Oklahoma is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $335
vs Minnesota ($350)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 2-4 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oklahoma $75
vs Minnesota ($85)

Minnesota Board

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Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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