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New Mexico vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NM
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
4-12 wks
NM
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$93
NM
vs
$70
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Virginia
Total Fees $360 $320
Application Fee $110 $70
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $93 $70
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $320
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs New Mexico (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $70
vs New Mexico ($93)

New Mexico Board

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