Virginia vs Wisconsin for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$190

$82

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$80

$82

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Virginia	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$190	$82 ✓
Application Fee	$190	$82 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$80 ✓	$82
CE Hours	30 hrs	16 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Wisconsin is $108 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Wisconsin $82

vs Virginia ($190)

Faster Processing

Virginia 4-8 wks

vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $80

vs Wisconsin ($82)

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNS requirements →

Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin CNS requirements →

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