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Louisiana vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
LA
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-6 wks
LA
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$60
LA
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Washington
Total Fees $325 $388
Application Fee $75 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $60 $113
CE Hours 10 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $63 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Louisiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs Washington ($113)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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