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South Carolina vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
SC
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
2-3 wks
SC
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$90
SC
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Carolina Virginia
Total Fees $350 $390
Application Fee $100 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-3 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $90 $135
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

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
South Carolina $350
vs Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $90
vs Virginia ($135)

South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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