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Virginia vs Wisconsin for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$390
VA
vs
$332
WI
Timeline
4-6 wks
VA
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$135
VA
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Virginia Wisconsin
Total Fees $390 $332
Application Fee $140 $82
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $135 $82
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $58 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $82 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $332
vs Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $82
vs Virginia ($135)

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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