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Rhode Island vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
RI
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
RI
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$100
RI
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island South Carolina
Total Fees $350 $350
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $90
CE Hours 10 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $350
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $90
vs Rhode Island ($100)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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