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Maryland vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$365
MD
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$100
MD
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Rhode Island
Total Fees $365 $350
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $350
vs Maryland ($365)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maryland $100
vs Rhode Island ($100)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Official Website →

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