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North Carolina vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Oregon
Total Fees $325 $425
Application Fee $75 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $145
CE Hours 30 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $100 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

NLC Compact

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

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $100
vs Oregon ($145)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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