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Delaware vs Massachusetts for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
DE
vs
$355
MA
Timeline
4-6 wks
DE
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$95
DE
vs
$100
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Massachusetts
Total Fees $370 $355
Application Fee $95 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $95 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Processing Speed

Delaware processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Delaware

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Delaware

Renewal Cost

Delaware has lower renewal fees at $95 per cycle.

Winner: Delaware

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $355
vs Delaware ($370)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-6 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Delaware $95
vs Massachusetts ($100)

Delaware Board

Delaware Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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