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Oregon vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$425
OR
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
8-12 wks
OR
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$145
OR
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon Rhode Island
Total Fees $425 $350
Application Fee $150 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $145 $100
CE Hours 3 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $75 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

Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $350
vs Oregon ($425)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-8 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $100
vs Oregon ($145)

Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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