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Rhode Island vs Wyoming for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$135
RI
vs
$180
WY
Timeline
4-8 wks
RI
vs
4-8 wks
WY
Renewal Fee
$135
RI
vs
$70
WY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island Wyoming
Total Fees $135 $180
Application Fee $135 $180
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $135 $70
CE Hours 20 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Renewal Cost

Wyoming has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Wyoming

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $135
vs Wyoming ($180)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-8 wks
vs Wyoming (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wyoming $70
vs Rhode Island ($135)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

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Wyoming Board

Wyoming State Board of Nursing

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