Texas vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$340

$390

Timeline

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$68

$135

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Texas	Virginia
Total Fees	$340 ✓	$390
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$140
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$68 ✓	$135
CE Hours	20 hrs	15 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Texas is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

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Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Texas $340

vs Virginia ($390)

Faster Processing

Texas 4-6 wks

vs Virginia (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Texas $68

vs Virginia ($135)

Texas Board

Texas Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Texas LVN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia LVN requirements →

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