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New York vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
NY
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
NY
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$74
NY
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York South Carolina
Total Fees $343 $350
Application Fee $143 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $74 $90
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

New York is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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

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

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New York $343
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New York $74
vs South Carolina ($90)

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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