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Kentucky vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky South Carolina
Total Fees $325 $350
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $90
CE Hours 14 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $325
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Kentucky (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $55
vs South Carolina ($90)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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