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New York vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
NY
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
NY
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$74
NY
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York North Carolina
Total Fees $343 $325
Application Fee $143 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $74 $100
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

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

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs New York ($343)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New York $74
vs North Carolina ($100)

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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