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Vermont vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
VT
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
1-2 wks
VT
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$150
VT
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Vermont Washington
Total Fees $400 $388
Application Fee $150 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $150 $138
CE Hours 20 hrs 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Washington is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Washington

Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

Renewal Cost

Washington has lower renewal fees at $138 per cycle.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Washington $388
vs Vermont ($400)
Faster Processing
Vermont 1-2 wks
vs Washington (2-3 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Washington $138
vs Vermont ($150)

Vermont Board

Vermont State Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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