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Montana vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
MT
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
2-4 wks
MT
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$50
MT
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana Rhode Island
Total Fees $285 $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 N/A 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

Montana processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $285
vs Rhode Island ($350)
Faster Processing
Montana 2-4 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $50
vs Rhode Island ($100)

Montana Board

Montana Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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