Colorado vs Virginia for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$75

$190

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$108

$80

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Colorado	Virginia
Total Fees	$75 ✓	$190
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$190
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$108	$80 ✓
CE Hours	2 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Colorado is $115 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Colorado $75

vs Virginia ($190)

Faster Processing

Colorado 4-8 wks

vs Virginia (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $80

vs Colorado ($108)

Colorado Board

Colorado Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Colorado NP requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia NP requirements →

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