New Jersey vs Virginia for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$465
NJ
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
NJ
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$120
NJ
vs
$70
VA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | New Jersey | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $465 | $320 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $200 | $70 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 4-6 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $120 | $70 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 15 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Virginia is $145 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
Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.
Winner: Virginia
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Virginia $320
vs New Jersey ($465)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $70
vs New Jersey ($120)
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