New York vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$325

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$74

$75

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

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Cost

Rhode Island is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

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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

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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Full New York 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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