Florida vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$385

$350

Timeline

8-24 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	South Dakota
Total Fees	$385	$350 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$115
CE Hours	25 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $350

vs Florida ($385)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs South Dakota ($115)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida LVN requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota LVN requirements →

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