Become a Nurse in Rhode Island - APRN, RN, LPN Licensure
Important Note: Nursing licensure and practice requirements are subject to change. Nursing License Map makes its best effort to keep content accurate; however, the ultimate authority is your state board of nursing. Be sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 11/28/2017
| Nursing Licenses in Rhode Island | Master's Required? |
|---|---|
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Yes |
| Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Yes |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | Yes |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | No |
Rhode Island Nursing Salary Average
Nursing Assistants: $29,560
Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses: $55,410
Registered Nurses: $75,200
Nurse Practitioners: $109,430
Salary of nurses in Rhode Island can vary widely based on specialization. These figures are based on information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Learn more about Rhode Island nursing salaries.
Learn about education financing options for nurses on our nursing scholarships and financial aid page.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse in Rhode Island. The one you take will mostly depend on the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The more education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in Rhode Island, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Rhode Island nursing licenses on this page. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in healthcare, it’s sometimes difficult to stay current. If you have any comments on or suggestions for our information about nursing in Rhode Island, please let us know!
Compact State Status
Rhode Island is a Nursing Licensure Compact state.
Prescriptive Authority in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, Certified Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists may apply for prescriptive authority for controlled substances under schedule II to Vin collaboration with physicians.
Rhode Island Nursing Licensure Renewal
Nursing licenses in Rhode Island expire biennially. Ten hours of continuing education are required for renewal, except for Certified Nursing Assistants.
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Advanced Practice Registered Nursing – Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Clinical Nurse Specialist – in Rhode Island
Varies according to prerequisite national certification
Fees
Varies according to prerequisite national certification
Certification Required
Varies according to specialty area, but must include Registered Nurse license
Renewal
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses in Rhode Island expire biennially. Ten hours of continuing education are required for renewal.
Additional Information
None
Registered Nurse (RN) in Rhode Island
Board-approved basic professional nursing education program
Examination
National Council Licensure Examination
Fees
Application: $135
National Council Licensure Examination: $200
Experience
None
Renewal
Registered Nurse licenses in Rhode Island expire biennially. Ten hours of continuing education are required for renewal.
Additional Information
None
Endorsement
Endorsement is available to Registered Nurses in Rhode Island.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Rhode Island
Approved program of practical nursing
Examination
National Council Licensure Examination
Fees
Application: $45
National Council Licensure Examination: $200
Experience
None
Renewal
Licensed Practical Nurse licenses in Rhode Island expire biennially. Ten hours of continuing education are required for renewal.
Additional Information
None
Endorsement
Endorsement is available to Licensed Practical Nurses in Rhode Island.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Rhode Island
Department-approved nursing assistant training program
Examination
Nursing assistant examination
Fees
$35 Application Fee
Experience
None
Renewal
Certified Nurse Assistant licenses in Rhode Island expire biennially.
Additional Information
None
Endorsement
Endorsement is available to Certified Nursing Assistants in Rhode Island.
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Nursing@Simmons is an online Family Nurse Practitioner program designed for currently licensed RNs who are at various stages of their career.
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing offers an online Master of Science in Nursing program for aspiring family nurse practitioners through Nursing@USC.
MPH@Simmons, the online Master of Public Health from Simmons College, is designed to give you the real-world skills you need to address health inequity on a local, national, and global level.
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