Maine vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$300

Timeline

1-3 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	West Virginia
Total Fees	$320	$300 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-3 weeks ✓	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$60 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

West Virginia is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

West Virginia $300

vs Maine ($320)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs West Virginia (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

West Virginia $60

vs Maine ($75)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine 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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