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Montana vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
MT
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
2-4 wks
MT
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana Oregon
Total Fees $285 $425
Application Fee $50 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $145
CE Hours N/A 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $140 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Montana processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Montana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $285
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Montana 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs Oregon ($145)

Montana Board

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Oregon State Board of Nursing

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