Missouri vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$350

$320

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Missouri	Virginia
Total Fees	$350	$320 ✓
Application Fee	$105	$70 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$70
CE Hours	N/A	15 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Virginia is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $320

vs Missouri ($350)

Faster Processing

Virginia 4-6 wks

vs Missouri (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Missouri $60

vs Virginia ($70)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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Full Missouri RN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia RN requirements →

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