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West Virginia vs Wisconsin for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$80
WV
vs
$82
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
WV
vs
4-8 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$35
WV
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category West Virginia Wisconsin
Total Fees $80 $82
Application Fee $80 $82
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $82
CE Hours 24 hrs 16 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $80
vs Wisconsin ($82)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 4-8 wks
vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $35
vs Wisconsin ($82)

West Virginia Board

West Virginia RN Board

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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