Massachusetts vs Wyoming for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$360

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$110

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Massachusetts	Wyoming
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 ✓	$110
CE Hours	15 hrs ✓	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Pending	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Massachusetts is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

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Processing Speed

Wyoming processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wyoming

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Wyoming

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Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Massachusetts $355

vs Wyoming ($360)

Faster Processing

Wyoming 2-4 wks

vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Massachusetts $100

vs Wyoming ($110)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Full Massachusetts LVN requirements →

Wyoming Board

Wyoming State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wyoming LVN requirements →

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