Michigan vs Virginia for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$85

$190

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$80

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	Virginia
Total Fees	$85 ✓	$190
Application Fee	$85 ✓	$190
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$85	$80 ✓
CE Hours	25 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $105 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $85

vs Virginia ($190)

Faster Processing

Michigan 4-8 wks

vs Virginia (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $80

vs Michigan ($85)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Michigan CNS requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNS requirements →

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