Kentucky vs Rhode Island for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$165

$135

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$135

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Rhode Island
Total Fees	$165	$135 ✓
Application Fee	$165	$135 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$135
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Rhode Island is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Rhode Island $135

vs Kentucky ($165)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs Rhode Island ($135)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky CNS requirements →

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

Official Website →

Full Rhode Island CNS requirements →

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