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Alabama vs Maine for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$320
ME
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
1-3 wks
ME
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$75
ME

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Maine
Total Fees $348 $320
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $75
CE Hours 24 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $28 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $320
vs Alabama ($348)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs Alabama (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

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