Hawaii vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing
Total Fees
$386
HI
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
HI
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$136
HI
vs
$100
RI
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Hawaii | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $386 | $350 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $136 | $100 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $136 | $100 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 10 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | No | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Rhode Island is $36 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Rhode Island
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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 Hawaii ($386)
Faster Processing
Hawaii 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $100
vs Hawaii ($136)
Rhode Island Board
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
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