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Nebraska vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$373
NE
vs
$350
SD
Timeline
2-4 wks
NE
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$123
NE
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nebraska South Dakota
Total Fees $373 $350
Application Fee $123 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $123 $115
CE Hours 20 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $115 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $350
vs Nebraska ($373)
Faster Processing
Nebraska 2-4 wks
vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Dakota $115
vs Nebraska ($123)

Nebraska Board

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