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Louisiana vs Rhode Island for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$100
LA
vs
$135
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$135
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Rhode Island
Total Fees $100 $135
Application Fee $100 $135
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $135
CE Hours 30 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $100
vs Rhode Island ($135)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $100
vs Rhode Island ($135)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

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