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Oregon vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$425
OR
vs
$300
WV
Timeline
8-12 wks
OR
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$145
OR
vs
$60
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon West Virginia
Total Fees $425 $300
Application Fee $150 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $145 $60
CE Hours 3 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $125 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 Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $60
vs Oregon ($145)

Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

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