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New Jersey vs New Mexico for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$430
NJ
vs
$360
NM
Timeline
4-8 wks
NJ
vs
2-4 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$160
NJ
vs
$93
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey New Mexico
Total Fees $430 $360
Application Fee $160 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $93
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $70 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $93 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $360
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 2-4 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs New Jersey ($160)

New Jersey Board

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