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Maine vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
ME
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
1-3 wks
ME
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$75
ME
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine South Carolina
Total Fees $320 $350
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-3 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $90
CE Hours 12 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $320
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs South Carolina (2-3 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs South Carolina ($90)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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