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New Jersey vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$430
NJ
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
NJ
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$160
NJ
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey Virginia
Total Fees $430 $390
Application Fee $160 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $135
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $135 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $390
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $135
vs New Jersey ($160)

New Jersey Board

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Virginia Board of Nursing

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