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North Dakota vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
ND
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
ND
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$110
ND
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Dakota Washington
Total Fees $355 $388
Application Fee $110 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $110 $138
CE Hours 12 hrs 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $33 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $355
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs North Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $110
vs Washington ($138)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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