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New Hampshire vs Rhode Island for CNS Licensing

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

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Hampshire 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 60 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

New Hampshire is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Hampshire

Renewal Cost

New Hampshire has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: New Hampshire

Category Winners

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

New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

Official Website →

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