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Louisiana vs New Mexico for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
LA
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
4-6 wks
LA
vs
2-4 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$60
LA
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana New Mexico
Total Fees $325 $360
Application Fee $75 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $93
CE Hours 10 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 2-4 wks
vs Louisiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs New Mexico ($93)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing

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