Texas vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$378

$320

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$68

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Texas	Virginia
Total Fees	$378	$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	$68 ✓	$70
CE Hours	20 hrs	15 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Virginia is $58 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Texas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Texas

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Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $320

vs Texas ($378)

Faster Processing

Texas 2-4 wks

vs Virginia (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Texas $68

vs Virginia ($70)

Texas Board

Texas Board of Nursing

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Full Texas RN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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Full Virginia RN requirements →

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