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Oregon vs Wisconsin for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$425
OR
vs
$332
WI
Timeline
8-12 wks
OR
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$145
OR
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon Wisconsin
Total Fees $425 $332
Application Fee $150 $82
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $145 $82
CE Hours 3 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $93 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $82 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $332
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $82
vs Oregon ($145)

Oregon Board

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Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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