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Maine vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
ME
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
1-3 wks
ME
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$75
ME
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine North Carolina
Total Fees $320 $325
Application Fee $75 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-3 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $100
CE Hours 12 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $5 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 North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs North Carolina (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs North Carolina ($100)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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