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North Dakota vs Rhode Island for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$120
ND
vs
$135
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
ND
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$60
ND
vs
$135
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Dakota Rhode Island
Total Fees $120 $135
Application Fee $120 $135
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $135
CE Hours 12 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $120
vs Rhode Island ($135)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $60
vs Rhode Island ($135)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

Official Website →

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