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Michigan vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$303
MI
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$43
MI
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan Washington
Total Fees $303 $388
Application Fee $43 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $43 $113
CE Hours 25 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $85 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $303
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $43
vs Washington ($113)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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