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Florida vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$392
FL
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Washington
Total Fees $392 $388
Application Fee $110 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $75 $138
CE Hours 24 hrs 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Washington is $4 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Washington

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Washington $388
vs Florida ($392)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Florida $75
vs Washington ($138)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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