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Colorado vs Maryland for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
CO
vs
$365
MD
Timeline
4-6 wks
CO
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$35
CO
vs
$100
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Maryland
Total Fees $285 $365
Application Fee $35 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $100
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Colorado processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Colorado

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $285
vs Maryland ($365)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-6 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $35
vs Maryland ($100)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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