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Minnesota vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MN
vs
$325
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$75
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota Rhode Island
Total Fees $355 $325
Application Fee $105 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $75
CE Hours 24 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

NLC Compact

Rhode Island is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Rhode Island

Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $325
vs Minnesota ($355)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $75
vs Minnesota ($85)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Official Website →

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