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Rhode Island vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
RI
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
RI
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$100
RI
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island Washington
Total Fees $350 $388
Application Fee $100 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $100 $113
CE Hours 10 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $38 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $350
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $100
vs Washington ($113)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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