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Illinois vs North Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$360
ND
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$50
IL
vs
$90
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois North Dakota
Total Fees $310 $360
Application Fee $50 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $90
CE Hours 20 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

NLC Compact

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

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs North Dakota ($360)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs North Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $50
vs North Dakota ($90)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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