Washington vs Wisconsin for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$388
WA
vs
$325
WI
Timeline
2-3 wks
WA
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$138
WA
vs
$75
WI
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Washington | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $388 | $325 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $138 | $75 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 2-3 weeks ✓ | 2-4 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 1 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $138 | $75 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 8 hrs | N/A |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Wisconsin is $63 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Wisconsin
→
Processing Speed
Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.
Winner: Washington
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Renewal Cost
Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.
Winner: Wisconsin
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Wisconsin $325
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Wisconsin (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $75
vs Washington ($138)
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