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Maine vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
ME
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
1-3 wks
ME
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$75
ME
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine Virginia
Total Fees $320 $390
Application Fee $75 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-3 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $135
CE Hours 12 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $70 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 Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs Virginia ($135)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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