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Maine vs New Jersey for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
ME
vs
$430
NJ
Timeline
1-3 wks
ME
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$75
ME
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine New Jersey
Total Fees $320 $430
Application Fee $75 $160
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-3 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $160
CE Hours 12 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $110 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $320
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs New Jersey ($160)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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