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Massachusetts vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MA
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$100
MA
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Washington
Total Fees $355 $388
Application Fee $100 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $100 $113
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $33 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

NLC Compact

Washington is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $355
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $100
vs Washington ($113)

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