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Georgia vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$282
GA
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
2-4 wks
GA
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$65
GA
vs
$70
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Georgia Virginia
Total Fees $282 $320
Application Fee $40 $70
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $70
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $38 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Georgia $282
vs Virginia ($320)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Georgia $65
vs Virginia ($70)

Georgia Board

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