California vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$469

$350

Timeline

4-6 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$305

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Rhode Island
Total Fees	$469	$350 ✓
Application Fee	$220	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$305	$100 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	10 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Rhode Island is $119 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

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Processing Speed

California processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: California

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Rhode Island

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Renewal Cost

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

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Rhode Island $350

vs California ($469)

Faster Processing

California 4-6 wks

vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Rhode Island $100

vs California ($305)

California Board

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

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Full California LVN requirements →

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Official Website →

Full Rhode Island LVN requirements →

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California vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

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Key Differences

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NLC Compact

Renewal Cost

Category Winners

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