Alabama vs New York for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$348

$343

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$74

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	New York
Total Fees	$348	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$143
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$74 ✓
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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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

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $343

vs Alabama ($348)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alabama LVN requirements →

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

Official Website →

Full New York LVN requirements →

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