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Rhode Island vs Vermont for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
RI
vs
$400
VT
Timeline
4-8 wks
RI
vs
1-2 wks
VT
Renewal Fee
$75
RI
vs
$150
VT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island Vermont
Total Fees $325 $400
Application Fee $75 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $150
CE Hours 10 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $325
vs Vermont ($400)
Faster Processing
Vermont 1-2 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $75
vs Vermont ($150)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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Vermont Board

Vermont State Board of Nursing

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