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Alaska vs Maryland for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$365
MD
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$100
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Maryland
Total Fees $575 $365
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $210 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Processing Speed

Alaska processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Alaska

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Maryland has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $365
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Alaska 4-6 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maryland $100
vs Alaska ($200)

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