California vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$469

$300

Timeline

4-6 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$305

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	West Virginia
Total Fees	$469	$300 ✓
Application Fee	$220	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$305	$60 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	24 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

West Virginia is $169 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

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Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: West Virginia

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NLC Compact

West Virginia is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: West Virginia

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Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

West Virginia $300

vs California ($469)

Faster Processing

West Virginia 2-4 wks

vs California (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

West Virginia $60

vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

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Full California LVN requirements →

West Virginia Board

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

Official Website →

Full West Virginia LVN requirements →

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California vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

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Key Differences

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NLC Compact

Renewal Cost

Category Winners

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