Arizona vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$400

$350

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	South Dakota
Total Fees	$400	$350 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$115 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $115 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $350

vs Arizona ($400)

Faster Processing

Arizona 2-4 wks

vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

South Dakota $115

vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arizona LVN requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota LVN requirements →

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