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Rhode Island vs South Carolina for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$135
RI
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
RI
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$135
RI
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island South Carolina
Total Fees $135 $40
Application Fee $135 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $135 $145
CE Hours 20 hrs 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $95 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $135 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Rhode Island ($135)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $135
vs South Carolina ($145)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

Official Website →

South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Official Website →

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