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Minnesota vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MN
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota Rhode Island
Total Fees $350 $350
Application Fee $105 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $100
CE Hours 24 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Rhode Island

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $350
vs Rhode Island ($350)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Rhode Island ($100)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Official Website →

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