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New Jersey vs West Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$465
NJ
vs
$302
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
NJ
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$120
NJ
vs
$67
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey West Virginia
Total Fees $465 $302
Application Fee $200 $52
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $120 $67
CE Hours 30 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $163 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

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 New Jersey ($465)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 2-4 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $67
vs New Jersey ($120)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses

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