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Missouri vs West Virginia for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MO
vs
$80
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
MO
vs
4-8 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$85
MO
vs
$90
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Missouri West Virginia
Total Fees $150 $80
Application Fee $150 $125
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $90
CE Hours N/A 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $70 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $80
vs Missouri ($150)
Faster Processing
Missouri 4-8 wks
vs West Virginia (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $85
vs West Virginia ($90)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia RN Board

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