Michigan vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$321.55

$325

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$56.55

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	Rhode Island
Total Fees	$321.55 ✓	$325
Application Fee	$56.55 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$56.55 ✓	$75
CE Hours	25 hrs	10 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Pending	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $3.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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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

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $321.55

vs Rhode Island ($325)

Faster Processing

Michigan 4-8 wks

vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $56.55

vs Rhode Island ($75)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Full Michigan RN requirements →

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Official Website →

Full Rhode Island RN requirements →

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