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New York vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
NY
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
NY
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$74
NY
vs
$70
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York Virginia
Total Fees $343 $320
Application Fee $143 $70
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $74 $70
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

NLC Compact

Virginia is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $320
vs New York ($343)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $70
vs New York ($74)

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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