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North Carolina vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Washington
Total Fees $325 $388
Application Fee $75 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $100 $113
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $63 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs North Carolina (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $100
vs Washington ($113)

North Carolina Board

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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