North Dakota vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$325

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$110

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	North Dakota	Rhode Island
Total Fees	$355	$325 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$110	$75 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs	10 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Rhode Island is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

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Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Rhode Island $325

vs North Dakota ($355)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Rhode Island $75

vs North Dakota ($110)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota 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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