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Montana vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
MT
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
2-4 wks
MT
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana Pennsylvania
Total Fees $285 $345
Application Fee $50 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $65
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Montana processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $285
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Montana 2-4 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs Pennsylvania ($65)

Montana Board

Montana Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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