Rhode Island vs Texas for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$325
RI
vs
$378
TX
Timeline
4-8 wks
RI
vs
2-4 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$75
RI
vs
$68
TX
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Rhode Island | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $325 ✓ | $378 |
| Application Fee | $75 ✓ | $110 |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $75 | $68 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 10 hrs ✓ | 20 hrs |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Rhode Island is $53 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Rhode Island
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Processing Speed
Texas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.
Winner: Texas
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Renewal Cost
Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.
Winner: Texas
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Rhode Island $325
vs Texas ($378)
Faster Processing
Texas 2-4 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs Rhode Island ($75)
Rhode Island Board
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
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