North Carolina vs Virginia for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$70
VA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | North Carolina | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $325 | $320 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $75 | $70 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 2-4 weeks ✓ | 4-6 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $100 | $70 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 15 hrs | 15 hrs |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Virginia is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Virginia
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Processing Speed
North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.
Winner: North Carolina
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Renewal Cost
Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.
Winner: Virginia
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Virginia $320
vs North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $70
vs North Carolina ($100)
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