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Missouri vs West Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MO
vs
$302
WV
Timeline
4-12 wks
MO
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$60
MO
vs
$67
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Missouri West Virginia
Total Fees $350 $302
Application Fee $105 $52
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $67
CE Hours N/A 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $48 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: West Virginia

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $302
vs Missouri ($350)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 2-4 wks
vs Missouri (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $60
vs West Virginia ($67)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses

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