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North Carolina vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Rhode Island
Total Fees $325 $350
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Rhode Island ($350)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $100
vs Rhode Island ($100)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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