Massachusetts vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$465
MA
vs
$325
RI
Timeline
8-12 wks
MA
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$120
MA
vs
$75
RI
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Massachusetts | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $465 | $325 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $230 | $75 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 8-12 weeks | 4-8 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $120 | $75 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 15 hrs | 10 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | Pending | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Rhode Island is $140 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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NLC Compact
Rhode Island is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.
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 Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $75
vs Massachusetts ($120)
Rhode Island Board
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
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