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Nevada vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NV
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
8-16 wks
NV
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$100
NV
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nevada Washington
Total Fees $360 $388
Application Fee $100 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $100 $138
CE Hours 30 hrs 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Nevada is $28 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

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

Nevada has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Nevada $360
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Nevada (8-16 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Nevada $100
vs Washington ($138)

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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