Louisiana vs Maine for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$320

Timeline

4-6 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Louisiana	Maine
Total Fees	$325	$320 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$75
CE Hours	10 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

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Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $320

vs Louisiana ($325)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Louisiana (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Louisiana $60

vs Maine ($75)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

Official Website →

Full Louisiana LVN requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine LVN requirements →

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