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Louisiana vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
LA
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-6 wks
LA
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$60
LA
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana South Carolina
Total Fees $325 $350
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $90
CE Hours 10 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Louisiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs South Carolina ($90)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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