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Pennsylvania vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$345
PA
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
PA
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$65
PA
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania Washington
Total Fees $345 $388
Application Fee $95 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $65 $113
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $43 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $345
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Washington ($113)

Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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