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Ohio vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
OH
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
4-6 wks
OH
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$65
OH
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Ohio Oregon
Total Fees $350 $425
Application Fee $75 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $145
CE Hours 24 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Ohio is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

Processing Speed

Ohio processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Ohio

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Ohio

Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Ohio $350
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Ohio 4-6 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Ohio $65
vs Oregon ($145)

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