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Illinois vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$50
IL
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Rhode Island
Total Fees $310 $350
Application Fee $50 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $100
CE Hours 20 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Rhode Island

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Rhode Island ($350)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $50
vs Rhode Island ($100)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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