Tennessee vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$365

$300

Timeline

4-6 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Tennessee	West Virginia
Total Fees	$365	$300 ✓
Application Fee	$115	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$60 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

West Virginia is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

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Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: West Virginia

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Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

West Virginia $300

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

West Virginia 2-4 wks

vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

West Virginia $60

vs Tennessee ($100)

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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Full Tennessee LVN requirements →

West Virginia Board

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

Official Website →

Full West Virginia LVN requirements →

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Tennessee vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

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Cost

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Renewal Cost

Category Winners

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