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Nevada vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NV
vs
$325
RI
Timeline
8-16 wks
NV
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$100
NV
vs
$75
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nevada Rhode Island
Total Fees $360 $325
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $75
CE Hours 30 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

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 Nevada ($360)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-8 wks
vs Nevada (8-16 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $75
vs Nevada ($100)

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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