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Minnesota vs New Jersey for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MN
vs
$430
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota New Jersey
Total Fees $350 $430
Application Fee $105 $160
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $160
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Jersey

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $350
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs New Jersey ($160)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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