Minnesota vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$350

$390

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$135

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	Virginia
Total Fees	$350 ✓	$390
Application Fee	$105 ✓	$140
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$85 ✓	$135
CE Hours	24 hrs	15 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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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

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $350

vs Virginia ($390)

Faster Processing

Virginia 4-6 wks

vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Minnesota $85

vs Virginia ($135)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Minnesota LVN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia LVN requirements →

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