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Oregon vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$425
OR
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
8-12 wks
OR
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$145
OR
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon Pennsylvania
Total Fees $425 $345
Application Fee $150 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $145 $65
CE Hours 3 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

Pennsylvania processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Pennsylvania

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Pennsylvania

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $345
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 4-8 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Oregon ($145)

Oregon Board

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