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Rhode Island vs Wisconsin for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
RI
vs
$332
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
RI
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$100
RI
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island Wisconsin
Total Fees $350 $332
Application Fee $100 $82
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $82
CE Hours 10 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $82 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $332
vs Rhode Island ($350)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $82
vs Rhode Island ($100)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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