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Iowa vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
IA
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Washington
Total Fees $343 $388
Application Fee $93 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $99 $113
CE Hours 36 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Iowa (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs Washington ($113)

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