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Massachusetts vs Vermont for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MA
vs
$400
VT
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
1-2 wks
VT
Renewal Fee
$100
MA
vs
$150
VT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Vermont
Total Fees $355 $400
Application Fee $100 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $150
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Vermont

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $355
vs Vermont ($400)
Faster Processing
Vermont 1-2 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $100
vs Vermont ($150)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Vermont Board

Vermont State Board of Nursing

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