Utah vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$340

$320

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$58

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Utah	Virginia
Total Fees	$340	$320 ✓
Application Fee	$90	$70 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$58 ✓	$70
CE Hours	15 hrs	15 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Virginia is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Utah processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Utah

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Renewal Cost

Utah has lower renewal fees at $58 per cycle.

Winner: Utah

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $320

vs Utah ($340)

Faster Processing

Utah 2-4 wks

vs Virginia (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Utah $58

vs Virginia ($70)

Utah Board

Utah Board of Nursing

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Full Utah RN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia RN requirements →

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