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Maryland vs Oregon for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$365
MD
vs
$425
OR
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$100
MD
vs
$145
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Oregon
Total Fees $365 $425
Application Fee $100 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $145
CE Hours 30 hrs 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Maryland has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $365
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maryland $100
vs Oregon ($145)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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