Alabama vs Minnesota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$348

$350

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Minnesota
Total Fees	$348 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$85 ✓
CE Hours	24 hrs	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Alabama is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Alabama

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Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alabama $348

vs Minnesota ($350)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alabama LVN requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota LVN requirements →

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