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Maryland vs New Jersey for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$365
MD
vs
$430
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$100
MD
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland New Jersey
Total Fees $365 $430
Application Fee $100 $160
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $160
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Maryland has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $365
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maryland $100
vs New Jersey ($160)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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