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Initial examination application, initial endorsement/reciprocal application and renewal fees: RN $135; LPN $45.
Renewal
Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, must expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license.
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Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
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Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
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Initial examination application, initial endorsement/reciprocal application and renewal fees: RN $135; LPN $45.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Professional (Registered) Nurse: Initial Application Examination | § 5-34-11(a)§ 5-34-12§ 23-1-54 | $135.00
Professional (Registered) Nurse: Initial Application – Endorsed/Reciprocal | § 5-34-11(b)§ 5-34-12§ 23-1-54 | $135.00
Professional (Registered) Nurse: Renewal | § 5-34-19(a)§ 23-1-54 | $135.00
Licensed Practical Nurse: Initial Application Examination | § 5-34-15(a)§ 5-34-16§ 23-1-54 | $45.00
Licensed Practical Nurse: Initial Application Endorsed/Reciprocal | § 5-34-15(b)§ 5-34-16§ 23-1-54 | $45.00
Licensed Practical Nurse: Renewal | § 5-34-19(a)§ 23-1-54 | $45.00
Official sourceWhen do I renew, and is CE required?
Renewal
Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, must expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license.
Official sourceContinuing education hours
10 hours
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Nurses seeking to renew a nursing license must complete 10 continuing education hours during every two year licensing cycle
Official sourceContinuing education topics
Two of the required hours must address substance abuse.
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two of those hours must be about substance abuse.
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How often do I renew a registered nurse and lpn renewal and continuing education license in Rhode Island?
Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, must expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license.
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Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
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BoardRhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Continuing education hours10 hours
10
Nurses seeking to renew a nursing license must complete 10 continuing education hours during every two year licensing cycle
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Continuing education topicsTwo of the required hours must address substance abuse.
Two of the required hours must address substance abuse.
two of those hours must be about substance abuse.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
RenewalSaid license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, must expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license.
Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license. Applies to: Rhode Island professional and practical nursing licenses
Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceInitial examination application, initial endorsement/reciprocal application and renewal fees: RN $135; LPN $45.
Initial examination application, initial endorsement/reciprocal application and renewal fees: RN $135; LPN $45.
Professional (Registered) Nurse: Initial Application Examination | § 5-34-11(a)§ 5-34-12§ 23-1-54 | $135.00
Professional (Registered) Nurse: Initial Application – Endorsed/Reciprocal | § 5-34-11(b)§ 5-34-12§ 23-1-54 | $135.00
Professional (Registered) Nurse: Renewal | § 5-34-19(a)§ 23-1-54 | $135.00
Licensed Practical Nurse: Initial Application Examination | § 5-34-15(a)§ 5-34-16§ 23-1-54 | $45.00
Licensed Practical Nurse: Initial Application Endorsed/Reciprocal | § 5-34-15(b)§ 5-34-16§ 23-1-54 | $45.00
Licensed Practical Nurse: Renewal | § 5-34-19(a)§ 23-1-54 | $45.00
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
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