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Pennsylvania vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$345
PA
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
PA
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$65
PA
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania Virginia
Total Fees $345 $390
Application Fee $95 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $135
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $345
vs Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Virginia ($135)

Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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