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Rhode Island vs Virginia for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$135
RI
vs
$190
VA
Timeline
4-8 wks
RI
vs
4-8 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$135
RI
vs
$80
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island Virginia
Total Fees $135 $190
Application Fee $135 $190
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $135 $80
CE Hours 20 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $135
vs Virginia ($190)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-8 wks
vs Virginia (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $80
vs Rhode Island ($135)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

Official Website →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

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