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Michigan vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$303
MI
vs
$300
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$43
MI
vs
$60
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan West Virginia
Total Fees $303 $300
Application Fee $43 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $43 $60
CE Hours 25 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $3 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

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

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $300
vs Michigan ($303)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 2-4 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $43
vs West Virginia ($60)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

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