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New Jersey vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$430
NJ
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
NJ
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$160
NJ
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey North Carolina
Total Fees $430 $325
Application Fee $160 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $105 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $100
vs New Jersey ($160)

New Jersey Board

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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