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Louisiana vs Michigan for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
LA
vs
$303
MI
Timeline
4-6 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$60
LA
vs
$43
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Michigan
Total Fees $325 $303
Application Fee $75 $43
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $43
CE Hours 10 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $22 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $303
vs Louisiana ($325)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-6 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $43
vs Louisiana ($60)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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