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Maryland vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$365
MD
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$100
MD
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Virginia
Total Fees $365 $390
Application Fee $100 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $135
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Maryland has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $365
vs Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maryland $100
vs Virginia ($135)

Maryland Board

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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