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Rhode Island vs West Virginia for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$135
RI
vs
$80
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
RI
vs
4-8 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$135
RI
vs
$35
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island West Virginia
Total Fees $135 $80
Application Fee $135 $80
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $135 $35
CE Hours 20 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $80
vs Rhode Island ($135)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-8 wks
vs West Virginia (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $35
vs Rhode Island ($135)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia RN Board

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