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Colorado vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$283
CO
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
CO
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$108
CO
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Washington
Total Fees $283 $388
Application Fee $43 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $108 $138
CE Hours N/A 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $105 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $108 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $283
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Colorado (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $108
vs Washington ($138)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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