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North Carolina vs Rhode Island for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$100
NC
vs
$135
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
NC
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$50
NC
vs
$135
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina 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 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $135
CE Hours N/A 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $100
vs Rhode Island ($135)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs Rhode Island ($135)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

Official Website →

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