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New Mexico vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NM
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
2-4 wks
NM
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$93
NM
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Tennessee
Total Fees $360 $365
Application Fee $110 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $93 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $5 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 Tennessee ($365)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 2-4 wks
vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs Tennessee ($100)

New Mexico Board

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