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Kansas vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KS
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
KS
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$75
KS
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kansas Washington
Total Fees $325 $388
Application Fee $75 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $75 $113
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $63 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kansas $325
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Kansas (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $75
vs Washington ($113)

Kansas Board

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