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Alabama vs West Virginia for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$78.5
AL
vs
$80
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-8 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$78.5
AL
vs
$35
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama West Virginia
Total Fees $78.5 $80
Application Fee $78.5 $80
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $78.5 $35
CE Hours 24 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $1.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $78.5
vs West Virginia ($80)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs West Virginia (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $35
vs Alabama ($78.5)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia RN Board

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