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New York vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
NY
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
NY
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$74
NY
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York Washington
Total Fees $343 $388
Application Fee $143 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $74 $138
CE Hours N/A 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

New York is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New York $343
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New York $74
vs Washington ($138)

New York Board

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Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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