Arkansas vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$390

Timeline

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$135

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Virginia
Total Fees	$320 ✓	$390
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$140
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$135
CE Hours	24 hrs	15 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Arkansas is $70 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

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Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $320

vs Virginia ($390)

Faster Processing

Arkansas 4-6 wks

vs Virginia (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $75

vs Virginia ($135)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arkansas LVN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia LVN requirements →

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