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North Carolina vs North Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$360
ND
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$90
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina North Dakota
Total Fees $325 $360
Application Fee $75 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $90
CE Hours 30 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs North Dakota ($360)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs North Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $90
vs North Carolina ($100)

North Carolina Board

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North Dakota Board of Nursing

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