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Connecticut vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$430
CT
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
4-6 wks
CT
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$110
CT
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut Rhode Island
Total Fees $430 $350
Application Fee $180 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Connecticut processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Connecticut

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $350
vs Connecticut ($430)
Faster Processing
Connecticut 4-6 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $100
vs Connecticut ($110)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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