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Arizona vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona South Carolina
Total Fees $400 $350
Application Fee $150 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $90
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $350
vs Arizona ($400)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Arizona (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $90
vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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