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Ohio vs Rhode Island for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$335
OH
vs
$325
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
OH
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$75
OH
vs
$75
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Ohio Rhode Island
Total Fees $335 $325
Application Fee $75 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $75
CE Hours 24 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $325
vs Ohio ($335)
Faster Processing
Ohio 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Ohio $75
vs Rhode Island ($75)

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