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Louisiana vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
LA
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
4-6 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$60
LA
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Rhode Island
Total Fees $325 $350
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $100
CE Hours 10 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs Rhode Island ($350)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-6 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs Rhode Island ($100)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Official Website →

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