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Connecticut vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$455
CT
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
CT
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$110
CT
vs
$70
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut Virginia
Total Fees $455 $320
Application Fee $180 $70
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $70
CE Hours 25 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $135 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $320
vs Connecticut ($455)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs Connecticut (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $70
vs Connecticut ($110)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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