Michigan vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$303

$350

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$43

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	Rhode Island
Total Fees	$303 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$43 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$43 ✓	$100
CE Hours	25 hrs	10 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $47 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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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

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $303

vs Rhode Island ($350)

Faster Processing

Michigan 4-8 wks

vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $43

vs Rhode Island ($100)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Michigan LVN requirements →

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Official Website →

Full Rhode Island LVN requirements →

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