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New York vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
NY
vs
$325
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
NY
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$74
NY
vs
$75
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York Rhode Island
Total Fees $343 $325
Application Fee $143 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $74 $75
CE Hours N/A 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $18 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

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $325
vs New York ($343)
Faster Processing
New York 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New York $74
vs Rhode Island ($75)

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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