Rhode Island vs Vermont for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$350

$400

Timeline

4-8 wks

1-2 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Rhode Island	Vermont
Total Fees	$350 ✓	$400
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	1-2 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100 ✓	$150
CE Hours	10 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Rhode Island is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

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Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

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Renewal Cost

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

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Rhode Island $350

vs Vermont ($400)

Faster Processing

Vermont 1-2 wks

vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Rhode Island $100

vs Vermont ($150)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Official Website →

Full Rhode Island LVN requirements →

Vermont Board

Vermont State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Vermont LVN requirements →

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