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California vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$549
CA
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
10-12 wks
CA
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$190
CA
vs
$70
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Virginia
Total Fees $549 $320
Application Fee $300 $70
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 10-12 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $190 $70
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $229 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

NLC Compact

Virginia is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $320
vs California ($549)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs California (10-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $70
vs California ($190)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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