Alabama vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$325
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$75
RI
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Alabama | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $348 | $325 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $100 | $75 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $100 | $75 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 24 hrs | 10 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Rhode Island is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Rhode Island
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Renewal Cost
Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.
Winner: Rhode Island
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Rhode Island $325
vs Alabama ($348)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $75
vs Alabama ($100)
Rhode Island Board
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
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