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Illinois vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$300
WV
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$50
IL
vs
$60
WV

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

Cost

West Virginia is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

NLC Compact

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

Winner: West Virginia

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

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

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