Hawaii vs Vermont for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$386

$400

Timeline

4-8 wks

1-2 wks

Renewal Fee

$136

$150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Vermont
Total Fees	$386 ✓	$400
Application Fee	$136 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	1-2 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$136 ✓	$150
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Hawaii is $14 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

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Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Vermont

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Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $136 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Hawaii $386

vs Vermont ($400)

Faster Processing

Vermont 1-2 wks

vs Hawaii (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Hawaii $136

vs Vermont ($150)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Hawaii LVN requirements →

Vermont Board

Vermont State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Vermont LVN requirements →

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