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Maryland vs Michigan for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$365
MD
vs
$303
MI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$100
MD
vs
$43
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Michigan
Total Fees $365 $303
Application Fee $100 $43
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $43
CE Hours 30 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $62 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $303
vs Maryland ($365)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $43
vs Maryland ($100)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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