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North Carolina vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$350
SD
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina South Dakota
Total Fees $325 $350
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $115
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

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 South Dakota ($350)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $100
vs South Dakota ($115)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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