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Michigan vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$321.55
MI
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$56.55
MI
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan Washington
Total Fees $321.55 $388
Application Fee $56.55 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $56.55 $138
CE Hours 25 hrs 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $66.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $321.55
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $56.55
vs Washington ($138)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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