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Pennsylvania vs Wisconsin for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$345
PA
vs
$332
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
PA
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$65
PA
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania Wisconsin
Total Fees $345 $332
Application Fee $95 $82
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $82
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $13 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $332
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Wisconsin ($82)

Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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