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Minnesota vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MN
vs
$300
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$60
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota West Virginia
Total Fees $350 $300
Application Fee $105 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $60
CE Hours 24 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $50 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

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

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $300
vs Minnesota ($350)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 2-4 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $60
vs Minnesota ($85)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

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