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North Dakota vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
ND
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
2-4 wks
ND
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$90
ND
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Dakota Pennsylvania
Total Fees $360 $345
Application Fee $110 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $90 $65
CE Hours 12 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $345
vs North Dakota ($360)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs North Dakota ($90)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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