New York vs North Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$360

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$74

$90

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	North Dakota
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$360
Application Fee	$143	$110 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$74 ✓	$90
CE Hours	N/A	12 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $17 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

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

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $343

vs North Dakota ($360)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 2-4 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs North Dakota ($90)

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota LVN requirements →

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