Alabama vs Washington for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$138
WA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Alabama | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $348 ✓ | $388 |
| Application Fee | $100 ✓ | $138 |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 2-3 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 1 years |
| Renewal Fee | $100 ✓ | $138 |
| CE Hours | 24 hrs | 8 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Alabama is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Alabama
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Processing Speed
Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.
Winner: Washington
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Renewal Cost
Alabama has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.
Winner: Alabama
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Alabama $348
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Alabama (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Alabama $100
vs Washington ($138)
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