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New Jersey vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$430
NJ
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
NJ
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$160
NJ
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey Washington
Total Fees $430 $388
Application Fee $160 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $160 $113
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Washington is $42 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Washington

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Washington has lower renewal fees at $113 per cycle.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Washington $388
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Washington $113
vs New Jersey ($160)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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