Florida vs Massachusetts for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$385

$355

Timeline

8-24 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Massachusetts
Total Fees	$385	$355 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$100
CE Hours	25 hrs	15 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

Massachusetts is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

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Processing Speed

Massachusetts processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Massachusetts

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Florida

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Massachusetts $355

vs Florida ($385)

Faster Processing

Massachusetts 4-8 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Massachusetts ($100)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida LVN requirements →

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Official Website →

Full Massachusetts LVN requirements →

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