Hawaii vs Minnesota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$386

$350

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$136

$85

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Minnesota
Total Fees	$386	$350 ✓
Application Fee	$136	$105 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$136	$85 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	24 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $36 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $350

vs Hawaii ($386)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs Hawaii ($136)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii LVN requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota LVN requirements →

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