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Montana vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$340
MT
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MT
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$100
MT
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana Washington
Total Fees $340 $388
Application Fee $100 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $100 $138
CE Hours N/A 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $48 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $340
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Montana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $100
vs Washington ($138)

Montana Board

Montana Board of Nursing

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Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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