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North Dakota vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
ND
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
ND
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$90
ND
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Dakota 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 $90 $113
CE Hours 12 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $28 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $360
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs North Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $90
vs Washington ($113)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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