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Iowa vs New Mexico for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
2-4 wks
IA
vs
2-4 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa New Mexico
Total Fees $343 $360
Application Fee $93 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $93
CE Hours 36 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $17 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $93 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-4 wks
vs New Mexico (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs Iowa ($99)

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