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Michigan vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$303
MI
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$43
MI
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan North Carolina
Total Fees $303 $325
Application Fee $43 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $43 $100
CE Hours 25 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $22 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

NLC Compact

North Carolina is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $303
vs North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $43
vs North Carolina ($100)

Michigan Board

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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