Hawaii vs New Jersey for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$386

$430

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$136

$160

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	New Jersey
Total Fees	$386 ✓	$430
Application Fee	$136 ✓	$160
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$136 ✓	$160
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Hawaii is $44 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Jersey

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Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $136 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Hawaii $386

vs New Jersey ($430)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-8 wks

vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Hawaii $136

vs New Jersey ($160)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii LVN requirements →

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full New Jersey LVN requirements →

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