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Colorado vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
CO
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-6 wks
CO
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$35
CO
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado North Carolina
Total Fees $285 $325
Application Fee $35 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $100
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $285
vs North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Colorado (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $35
vs North Carolina ($100)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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