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Colorado vs Massachusetts for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
CO
vs
$355
MA
Timeline
4-6 wks
CO
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$35
CO
vs
$100
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Massachusetts
Total Fees $285 $355
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 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $70 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Colorado processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Colorado

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Colorado

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $285
vs Massachusetts ($355)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-6 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $35
vs Massachusetts ($100)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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