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Florida vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$392
FL
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$70
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Virginia
Total Fees $392 $320
Application Fee $110 $70
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $70
CE Hours 24 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $72 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 Florida ($392)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $70
vs Florida ($75)

Florida Board

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