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North Carolina vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Virginia
Total Fees $325 $390
Application Fee $75 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $135
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $100
vs Virginia ($135)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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