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Virginia vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$390
VA
vs
$300
WV
Timeline
4-6 wks
VA
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$135
VA
vs
$60
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Virginia West Virginia
Total Fees $390 $300
Application Fee $140 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $135 $60
CE Hours 15 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

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 Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 2-4 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $60
vs Virginia ($135)

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

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