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Michigan vs New Jersey for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$303
MI
vs
$430
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$43
MI
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan New Jersey
Total Fees $303 $430
Application Fee $43 $160
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $43 $160
CE Hours 25 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $127 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Jersey

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $303
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
Michigan 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $43
vs New Jersey ($160)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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