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Hawaii vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$386
HI
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
HI
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$136
HI
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Virginia
Total Fees $386 $390
Application Fee $136 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $135
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Hawaii is $4 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $135 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Hawaii $386
vs Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs Hawaii (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $135
vs Hawaii ($136)

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