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Illinois vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$60
IL
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Washington
Total Fees $310 $388
Application Fee $50 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $60 $138
CE Hours 20 hrs 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $78 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: Washington

NLC Compact

Washington is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Illinois (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $60
vs Washington ($138)

Illinois Board

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