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Washington vs West Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$388
WA
vs
$302
WV
Timeline
2-3 wks
WA
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$138
WA
vs
$67
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Washington West Virginia
Total Fees $388 $302
Application Fee $138 $52
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-3 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $138 $67
CE Hours 8 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $86 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $67 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $302
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs West Virginia (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $67
vs Washington ($138)

Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses

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