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Massachusetts vs North Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MA
vs
$360
ND
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$100
MA
vs
$90
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts North Dakota
Total Fees $355 $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 15 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

NLC Compact

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

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $355
vs North Dakota ($360)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $90
vs Massachusetts ($100)

Massachusetts Board

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North Dakota Board of Nursing

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