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Michigan vs West Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$321.55
MI
vs
$302
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$56.55
MI
vs
$67
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan West Virginia
Total Fees $321.55 $302
Application Fee $56.55 $52
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $56.55 $67
CE Hours 25 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $19.55 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

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $302
vs Michigan ($321.55)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 2-4 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $56.55
vs West Virginia ($67)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses

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