North Carolina vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$325
RI
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$75
RI
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | North Carolina | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $325 | $325 |
| Application Fee | $75 | $75 |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 2-4 weeks ✓ | 4-8 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $100 | $75 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 15 hrs | 10 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Processing Speed
North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.
Winner: North Carolina
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Renewal Cost
Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.
Winner: Rhode Island
Category Winners
Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Rhode Island ($325)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $75
vs North Carolina ($100)
Rhode Island Board
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
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