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New York vs Wisconsin for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
NY
vs
$332
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
NY
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$74
NY
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York Wisconsin
Total Fees $343 $332
Application Fee $143 $82
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $74 $82
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $11 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $332
vs New York ($343)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New York $74
vs Wisconsin ($82)

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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