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Massachusetts vs New Hampshire for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MA
vs
$370
NH
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
2-4 wks
NH
Renewal Fee
$100
MA
vs
$110
NH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts New Hampshire
Total Fees $355 $370
Application Fee $100 $120
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $110
CE Hours 15 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Processing Speed

New Hampshire processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: New Hampshire

NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Hampshire

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $355
vs New Hampshire ($370)
Faster Processing
New Hampshire 2-4 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $100
vs New Hampshire ($110)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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