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Vermont vs Wisconsin for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
VT
vs
$325
WI
Timeline
1-2 wks
VT
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$150
VT
vs
$75
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Vermont Wisconsin
Total Fees $400 $325
Application Fee $150 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $150 $75
CE Hours 20 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $325
vs Vermont ($400)
Faster Processing
Vermont 1-2 wks
vs Wisconsin (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $75
vs Vermont ($150)

Vermont Board

Vermont State Board of Nursing

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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