Colorado vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$285

$300

Timeline

4-6 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Colorado	West Virginia
Total Fees	$285 ✓	$300
Application Fee	$35 ✓	$50
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35 ✓	$60
CE Hours	N/A	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Colorado is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

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Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: West Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Colorado $285

vs West Virginia ($300)

Faster Processing

West Virginia 2-4 wks

vs Colorado (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Colorado $35

vs West Virginia ($60)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Colorado 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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