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Maine vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
ME
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
1-3 wks
ME
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$75
ME
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine Oregon
Total Fees $320 $425
Application Fee $75 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-3 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $145
CE Hours 12 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $105 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $320
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs Oregon ($145)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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