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Florida vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$392
FL
vs
$325
RI
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$75
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Rhode Island
Total Fees $392 $325
Application Fee $110 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $75
CE Hours 24 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $67 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $325
vs Florida ($392)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-8 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Florida $75
vs Rhode Island ($75)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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