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Alabama vs Massachusetts for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$355
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$100
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Massachusetts
Total Fees $348 $355
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $100
CE Hours 24 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $348
vs Massachusetts ($355)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Alabama $100
vs Massachusetts ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Official Website →

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