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New Mexico vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NM
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
2-4 wks
NM
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$93
NM
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Rhode Island
Total Fees $360 $350
Application Fee $110 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $93 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $93 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $350
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 2-4 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $93
vs Rhode Island ($100)

New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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