Kentucky vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$350

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	South Dakota
Total Fees	$325 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$115
CE Hours	14 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $325

vs South Dakota ($350)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 2-4 wks

vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs South Dakota ($115)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky LVN requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota LVN requirements →

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