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Missouri vs Rhode Island for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MO
vs
$135
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MO
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$85
MO
vs
$145
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Missouri Rhode Island
Total Fees $150 $135
Application Fee $150 $145
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $145
CE Hours N/A 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $135
vs Missouri ($150)
Faster Processing
Missouri 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $85
vs Rhode Island ($145)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

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