Alaska vs Washington for LVN Licensing
Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$113
WA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Alaska | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $575 | $388 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $100 ✓ | $138 |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-6 weeks | 1-2 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 1 years |
| Renewal Fee | $200 | $113 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | N/A |
| NLC Compact Member | No | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Washington is $187 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Washington
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Processing Speed
Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.
Winner: Washington
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NLC Compact
Washington is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.
Winner: Washington
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Renewal Cost
Washington has lower renewal fees at $113 per cycle.
Winner: Washington
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Washington $388
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Alaska (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Washington $113
vs Alaska ($200)
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