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New Mexico vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NM
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
NM
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$93
NM
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Washington
Total Fees $360 $388
Application Fee $110 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $93 $113
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $28 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $93 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $360
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs New Mexico (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs Washington ($113)

New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing

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Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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