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Louisiana vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
LA
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-6 wks
LA
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$60
LA
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana North Carolina
Total Fees $325 $325
Application Fee $75 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $100
CE Hours 10 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Louisiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs North Carolina ($100)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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