Michigan vs New York for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$303

$343

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$43

$74

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	New York
Total Fees	$303 ✓	$343
Application Fee	$43 ✓	$143
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$43 ✓	$74
CE Hours	25 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $303

vs New York ($343)

Faster Processing

Michigan 4-8 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $43

vs New York ($74)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Michigan LVN requirements →

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

Official Website →

Full New York LVN requirements →

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