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Maine vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
ME
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
1-3 wks
ME
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$75
ME
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine Pennsylvania
Total Fees $320 $345
Application Fee $75 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-3 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $65
CE Hours 12 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $320
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Maine ($75)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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