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Washington vs Wisconsin for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$388
WA
vs
$332
WI
Timeline
1-2 wks
WA
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$113
WA
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Washington Wisconsin
Total Fees $388 $332
Application Fee $138 $82
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $113 $82
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $56 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $82 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $332
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Wisconsin (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $82
vs Washington ($113)

Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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