Florida vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$385

$390

Timeline

8-24 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$135

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Virginia
Total Fees	$385 ✓	$390
Application Fee	$110 ✓	$140
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$135
CE Hours	25 hrs	15 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $385

vs Virginia ($390)

Faster Processing

Virginia 4-6 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Virginia ($135)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Full Florida LVN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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Full Virginia LVN requirements →

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