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Hawaii vs West Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$380
HI
vs
$302
WV
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$196
HI
vs
$67
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii West Virginia
Total Fees $380 $302
Application Fee $130 $52
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $196 $67
CE Hours 30 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $78 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: West Virginia

NLC Compact

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

Winner: West Virginia

Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $67 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $302
vs Hawaii ($380)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 2-4 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $67
vs Hawaii ($196)

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