Kansas vs Maine for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$320

Timeline

2-4 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Maine
Total Fees	$325	$320 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$75
CE Hours	30 hrs	12 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $320

vs Kansas ($325)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Kansas (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kansas $75

vs Maine ($75)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas LVN requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine LVN requirements →

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