New Jersey vs Virginia for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$180

$190

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$80

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New Jersey	Virginia
Total Fees	$180 ✓	$190
Application Fee	$180 ✓	$190
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$80 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

New Jersey is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Jersey

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New Jersey $180

vs Virginia ($190)

Faster Processing

New Jersey 4-8 wks

vs Virginia (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $80

vs New Jersey ($160)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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Full New Jersey NP requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia NP requirements →

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