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Missouri vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MO
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-12 wks
MO
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$60
MO
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Missouri Washington
Total Fees $350 $388
Application Fee $105 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $60 $138
CE Hours N/A 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Missouri is $38 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Missouri $350
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Missouri (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $60
vs Washington ($138)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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