Virginia vs Wisconsin for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$325

Timeline

4-6 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$70

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Virginia	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$320 ✓	$325
Application Fee	$70 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$70 ✓	$75
CE Hours	15 hrs	N/A
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

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $320

vs Wisconsin ($325)

Faster Processing

Wisconsin 2-4 wks

vs Virginia (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $70

vs Wisconsin ($75)

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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Full Virginia RN requirements →

Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin RN requirements →

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