Minnesota vs Washington for LVN Licensing
Total Fees
$350
MN
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$113
WA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Minnesota | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $350 ✓ | $388 |
| Application Fee | $105 ✓ | $138 |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 1-2 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 1 years |
| Renewal Fee | $85 ✓ | $113 |
| CE Hours | 24 hrs | N/A |
| NLC Compact Member | No | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Minnesota is $38 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Minnesota
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Processing Speed
Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.
Winner: Washington
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NLC Compact
Washington is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.
Winner: Washington
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Renewal Cost
Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.
Winner: Minnesota
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Minnesota $350
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Washington ($113)
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