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Delaware vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
DE
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-6 wks
DE
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$95
DE
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware North Carolina
Total Fees $370 $325
Application Fee $95 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $95 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Delaware has lower renewal fees at $95 per cycle.

Winner: Delaware

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Delaware ($370)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Delaware (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Delaware $95
vs North Carolina ($100)

Delaware Board

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North Carolina Board of Nursing

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