Louisiana vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$355
LA
vs
$325
RI
Timeline
4-12 wks
LA
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$75
RI
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Louisiana | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $355 | $325 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $100 | $75 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-12 weeks | 4-8 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $100 | $75 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 10 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Rhode Island is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Rhode Island
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Processing Speed
Rhode Island processes applications in 4-8 weeks.
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 Louisiana ($355)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-8 wks
vs Louisiana (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $75
vs Louisiana ($100)
Rhode Island Board
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
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