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Minnesota vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MN
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota South Carolina
Total Fees $350 $350
Application Fee $105 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $90
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

NLC Compact

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

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $350
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs South Carolina ($90)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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