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Florida vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$385
FL
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida North Carolina
Total Fees $385 $325
Application Fee $110 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $100
CE Hours 25 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Florida ($385)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Florida $75
vs North Carolina ($100)

Florida Board

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