Massachusetts vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$390

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$135

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Massachusetts	Virginia
Total Fees	$355 ✓	$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	15 hrs	15 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Pending	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Massachusetts is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

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Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Massachusetts $355

vs Virginia ($390)

Faster Processing

Virginia 4-6 wks

vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Massachusetts $100

vs Virginia ($135)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Full Massachusetts LVN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia LVN requirements →

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