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Oregon vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$425
OR
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
8-12 wks
OR
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$145
OR
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon Virginia
Total Fees $425 $390
Application Fee $150 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $145 $135
CE Hours 3 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

NLC Compact

Virginia is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $135 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $390
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $135
vs Oregon ($145)

Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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