New York vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$390

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$74

$135

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Virginia
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$390
Application Fee	$143	$140 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$74 ✓	$135
CE Hours	N/A	15 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $47 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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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

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $343

vs Virginia ($390)

Faster Processing

Virginia 4-6 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs Virginia ($135)

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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Full New York LVN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia LVN requirements →

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