South Dakota vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$350

$300

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$115

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Dakota	West Virginia
Total Fees	$350	$300 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$115	$60 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

West Virginia is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

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Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

West Virginia $300

vs South Dakota ($350)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs West Virginia (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

West Virginia $60

vs South Dakota ($115)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota LVN requirements →

West Virginia Board

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

Official Website →

Full West Virginia LVN requirements →

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