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Maine vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
ME
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
1-3 wks
ME
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$75
ME
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine Washington
Total Fees $320 $388
Application Fee $75 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-3 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $75 $113
CE Hours 12 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $68 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $320
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Maine (1-3 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs Washington ($113)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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