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Florida vs Michigan for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$385
FL
vs
$303
MI
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$43
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Michigan
Total Fees $385 $303
Application Fee $110 $43
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $43
CE Hours 25 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $82 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Processing Speed

Michigan processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Michigan

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Florida

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $303
vs Florida ($385)
Faster Processing
Michigan 4-8 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $43
vs Florida ($75)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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