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Tennessee vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$365
TN
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-6 wks
TN
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$100
TN
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Tennessee Washington
Total Fees $365 $388
Application Fee $115 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $100 $113
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Tennessee is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Tennessee $365
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Tennessee $100
vs Washington ($113)

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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