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Minnesota vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MN
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$70
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota Virginia
Total Fees $355 $320
Application Fee $105 $70
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $70
CE Hours 24 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $35 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

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $320
vs Minnesota ($355)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $70
vs Minnesota ($85)

Minnesota Board

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