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Indiana vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IN
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-6 wks
IN
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$50
IN
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Indiana Washington
Total Fees $310 $388
Application Fee $50 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $50 $138
CE Hours N/A 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $78 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $310
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Indiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $50
vs Washington ($138)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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