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Delaware vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
DE
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
4-6 wks
DE
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$95
DE
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Pennsylvania
Total Fees $370 $345
Application Fee $95 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $95 $65
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

Delaware processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Delaware

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $345
vs Delaware ($370)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-6 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Delaware ($95)

Delaware Board

Delaware Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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