Illinois vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$310

$300

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	West Virginia
Total Fees	$310	$300 ✓
Application Fee	$50	$50
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$60
CE Hours	20 hrs ✓	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

West Virginia is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

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

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

West Virginia $300

vs Illinois ($310)

Faster Processing

Illinois 2-4 wks

vs West Virginia (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $50

vs West Virginia ($60)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Illinois 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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