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Massachusetts vs Montana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MA
vs
$285
MT
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
2-4 wks
MT
Renewal Fee
$100
MA
vs
$50
MT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Montana
Total Fees $355 $285
Application Fee $100 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $50
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $70 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Montana processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Montana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $285
vs Massachusetts ($355)
Faster Processing
Montana 2-4 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs Massachusetts ($100)

Massachusetts Board

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Montana Board

Montana Board of Nursing

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