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RENEW ONLINE Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Rhode Island nursing licenses renew every two years, expiring March 1 in the assigned odd- or even-numbered year. A renewed term starts March 2. Follow the individual license record; practice while the license is lapsed is prohibited. [source] |
| Renewal fee | RN renewal: $135; LPN renewal: $45. APRN renewal is listed separately at $145, or $80 without prescriptive authority. Controlled-substance registration has a separate fee. [source] |
| Renewal application | RENEW ONLINE |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Official sources & licensing authorities
Some states have separate boards for registered and practical nurses. APRN authority is a separate credential; check the exact license type.
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in Nurses | Department of Health.
Source review dates · 4 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- Nurses | Department of Health Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (216-RICR-10-05-2) - Rhode Island Department of StateMy Page Title Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Licensing of Nurses and Standards for the Approval of Basic Nursing Education Programs (216-RICR-40-05-3) - Rhode Island Department of StateMy Page Title Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
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