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Missouri vs New Mexico for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$303
MO
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
4-8 wks
MO
vs
2-4 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$55
MO
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Missouri New Mexico
Total Fees $303 $360
Application Fee $55 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $93
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Missouri is $57 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Missouri $303
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 2-4 wks
vs Missouri (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $55
vs New Mexico ($93)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing

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