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Michigan vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$321.55
MI
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$131
MI
vs
$140
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan Virginia
Total Fees $321.55 $320
Application Fee $212.9 $190
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $131 $140
CE Hours 25 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $1.55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $131 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $320
vs Michigan ($321.55)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $131
vs Virginia ($140)

Michigan Board

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