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South Carolina vs Virginia for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$40
SC
vs
$190
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
SC
vs
4-8 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$145
SC
vs
$80
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Carolina Virginia
Total Fees $40 $190
Application Fee $40 $190
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $145 $80
CE Hours 45 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $150 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Virginia ($190)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-8 wks
vs Virginia (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $80
vs South Carolina ($145)

South Carolina Board

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Virginia Board of Nursing

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