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Idaho vs Massachusetts for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$298
ID
vs
$355
MA
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$100
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho Massachusetts
Total Fees $298 $355
Application Fee $66 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $100
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $57 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298
vs Massachusetts ($355)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs Massachusetts ($100)

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