Louisiana vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$390

Timeline

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$135

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Louisiana	Virginia
Total Fees	$325 ✓	$390
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$140
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$135
CE Hours	10 hrs ✓	15 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Louisiana is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

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Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Louisiana $325

vs Virginia ($390)

Faster Processing

Louisiana 4-6 wks

vs Virginia (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Louisiana $60

vs Virginia ($135)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

Official Website →

Full Louisiana LVN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia LVN requirements →

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