Ohio vs Oklahoma for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$350

$335

Timeline

4-6 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Ohio	Oklahoma
Total Fees	$350	$335 ✓
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$85
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$75
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Oklahoma is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

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Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

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Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Oklahoma $335

vs Ohio ($350)

Faster Processing

Oklahoma 2-4 wks

vs Ohio (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Ohio $65

vs Oklahoma ($75)

Ohio Board

Ohio Board of Nursing

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Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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Full Oklahoma LVN requirements →

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