Rhode Island vs Washington for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$325
RI
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
RI
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$75
RI
vs
$138
WA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Rhode Island | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $325 ✓ | $388 |
| Application Fee | $75 ✓ | $138 |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 2-3 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 1 years |
| Renewal Fee | $75 ✓ | $138 |
| CE Hours | 10 hrs | 8 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Rhode Island is $63 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Rhode Island
→
Processing Speed
Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.
Winner: Washington
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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 Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $75
vs Washington ($138)
Rhode Island Board
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
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