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New Jersey vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$430
NJ
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
4-8 wks
NJ
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$160
NJ
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey Oregon
Total Fees $430 $425
Application Fee $160 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $145
CE Hours 30 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Oregon is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oregon

Processing Speed

New Jersey processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: New Jersey

NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Jersey

Renewal Cost

Oregon has lower renewal fees at $145 per cycle.

Winner: Oregon

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oregon $425
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
New Jersey 4-8 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oregon $145
vs New Jersey ($160)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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