Missouri vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$350

$325

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$85

$135

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Missouri	Rhode Island
Total Fees	$350	$325 ✓
Application Fee	$105 ✓	$135
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$85 ✓	$135
CE Hours	N/A	10 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Rhode Island is $25 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

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Rhode Island $325

vs Missouri ($350)

Faster Processing

Rhode Island 4-8 wks

vs Missouri (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Missouri $85

vs Rhode Island ($135)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri 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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