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Florida vs New Mexico for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$385
FL
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
2-4 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida New Mexico
Total Fees $385 $360
Application Fee $110 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $93
CE Hours 25 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $360
vs Florida ($385)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 2-4 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Florida $75
vs New Mexico ($93)

Florida Board

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing

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