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North Dakota vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
ND
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
2-4 wks
ND
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$110
ND
vs
$70
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Dakota Virginia
Total Fees $355 $320
Application Fee $110 $70
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $70
CE Hours 12 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $320
vs North Dakota ($355)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $70
vs North Dakota ($110)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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