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Nevada vs West Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NV
vs
$302
WV
Timeline
8-16 wks
NV
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$100
NV
vs
$67
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nevada West Virginia
Total Fees $360 $302
Application Fee $100 $52
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $67
CE Hours 30 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $58 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

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $67 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $302
vs Nevada ($360)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 2-4 wks
vs Nevada (8-16 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $67
vs Nevada ($100)

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses

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