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Connecticut vs Massachusetts for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$430
CT
vs
$355
MA
Timeline
4-6 wks
CT
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$110
CT
vs
$100
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut Massachusetts
Total Fees $430 $355
Application Fee $180 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Processing Speed

Connecticut processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Connecticut

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Connecticut

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $355
vs Connecticut ($430)
Faster Processing
Connecticut 4-6 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $100
vs Connecticut ($110)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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