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North Carolina vs Wisconsin for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$332
WI
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Wisconsin
Total Fees $325 $332
Application Fee $75 $82
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $82
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $82 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Wisconsin ($332)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Wisconsin (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $82
vs North Carolina ($100)

North Carolina Board

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