New York vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$350

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$74

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Rhode Island
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$143	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$74 ✓	$100
CE Hours	N/A	10 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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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

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $343

vs Rhode Island ($350)

Faster Processing

New York 4-8 wks

vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs Rhode Island ($100)

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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Full New York 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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