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Nevada vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$380
NV
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
8-16 wks
NV
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$100
NV
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nevada Rhode Island
Total Fees $380 $350
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $350
vs Nevada ($380)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-8 wks
vs Nevada (8-16 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Nevada $100
vs Rhode Island ($100)

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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