Michigan vs North Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$303

$360

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$43

$90

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	North Dakota
Total Fees	$303 ✓	$360
Application Fee	$43 ✓	$110
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$43 ✓	$90
CE Hours	25 hrs	12 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $57 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $303

vs North Dakota ($360)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Michigan (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $43

vs North Dakota ($90)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Full Michigan LVN requirements →

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota LVN requirements →

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