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North Dakota vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
ND
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
2-4 wks
ND
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$90
ND
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Dakota Oregon
Total Fees $360 $425
Application Fee $110 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $90 $145
CE Hours 12 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

NLC Compact

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

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $360
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $90
vs Oregon ($145)

North Dakota Board

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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