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Connecticut vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$455
CT
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
CT
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$110
CT
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut Washington
Total Fees $455 $388
Application Fee $180 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $110 $138
CE Hours 25 hrs 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Washington is $67 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Washington

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Connecticut has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: Connecticut

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Washington $388
vs Connecticut ($455)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Connecticut (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Connecticut $110
vs Washington ($138)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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