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Ohio vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
OH
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-6 wks
OH
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$65
OH
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Ohio Washington
Total Fees $350 $388
Application Fee $75 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $65 $113
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Ohio is $38 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Ohio $350
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Ohio (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Ohio $65
vs Washington ($113)

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