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South Dakota vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
SD
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
2-4 wks
SD
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$115
SD
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Dakota Virginia
Total Fees $350 $390
Application Fee $100 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $115 $135
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $115 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $350
vs Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Dakota $115
vs Virginia ($135)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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