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Illinois vs Rhode Island for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$125
IL
vs
$135
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
IL
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$80
IL
vs
$135
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Rhode Island
Total Fees $125 $135
Application Fee $125 $135
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $80 $135
CE Hours 80 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $125
vs Rhode Island ($135)
Faster Processing
Illinois 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $80
vs Rhode Island ($135)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

Official Website →

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