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Massachusetts vs Rhode Island for CRNA Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MA
vs
$135
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$180
MA
vs
$135
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Rhode Island
Total Fees $150 $135
Application Fee $150 $135
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $180 $135
CE Hours 15 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $135
vs Massachusetts ($150)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $135
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

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