California vs Virginia for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$500

$190

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$80

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Virginia
Total Fees	$500	$190 ✓
Application Fee	$500	$190 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$80 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Virginia is $310 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $190

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

California 4-8 wks

vs Virginia (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $80

vs California ($150)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

Official Website →

Full California CNS requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNS requirements →

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