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Indiana vs Massachusetts for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$270
IN
vs
$355
MA
Timeline
2-4 wks
IN
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$50
IN
vs
$100
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Indiana Massachusetts
Total Fees $270 $355
Application Fee $50 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $100
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $85 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Processing Speed

Indiana processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Indiana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Indiana

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $270
vs Massachusetts ($355)
Faster Processing
Indiana 2-4 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $50
vs Massachusetts ($100)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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