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Illinois vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$50
IL
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois North Carolina
Total Fees $310 $325
Application Fee $50 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $100
CE Hours 20 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

NLC Compact

North Carolina is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs North Carolina (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $50
vs North Carolina ($100)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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