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Maryland vs North Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$365
MD
vs
$360
ND
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$100
MD
vs
$90
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland North Dakota
Total Fees $365 $360
Application Fee $100 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $90
CE Hours 30 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $360
vs Maryland ($365)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $90
vs Maryland ($100)

Maryland Board

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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