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Pennsylvania vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$345
PA
vs
$350
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
PA
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$65
PA
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania South Dakota
Total Fees $345 $350
Application Fee $95 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $115
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $345
vs South Dakota ($350)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs South Dakota ($115)

Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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