Tennessee vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$365

$390

Timeline

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$135

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Tennessee	Virginia
Total Fees	$365 ✓	$390
Application Fee	$115 ✓	$140
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100 ✓	$135
CE Hours	N/A	15 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Renewal Cost

Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $365

vs Virginia ($390)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Virginia (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Tennessee $100

vs Virginia ($135)

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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Full Tennessee LVN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia LVN requirements →

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