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Indiana vs West Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IN
vs
$302
WV
Timeline
4-6 wks
IN
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$50
IN
vs
$67
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Indiana West Virginia
Total Fees $310 $302
Application Fee $50 $52
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $67
CE Hours N/A 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $8 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: West Virginia

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $302
vs Indiana ($310)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 2-4 wks
vs Indiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $50
vs West Virginia ($67)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses

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