Illinois vs Virginia for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$125

IL

vs

$190

VA

Timeline

4-8 wks

IL

vs

4-8 wks

VA

Renewal Fee

$80

IL

vs

$80

VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Virginia
Total Fees	$125 ✓	$190
Application Fee	$125 ✓	$190
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$80	$80
CE Hours	80 hrs	30 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $125

vs Virginia ($190)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-8 wks

vs Virginia (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $80

vs Virginia ($80)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNM requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNM requirements →

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