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Alaska vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Rhode Island
Total Fees $575 $350
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $225 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Alaska processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Alaska

NLC Compact

Rhode Island is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Rhode Island

Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $350
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Alaska 4-6 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $100
vs Alaska ($200)

Rhode Island Board

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