Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$135
Processing Time
4–6
weeks
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
$135
Rhode Island is a compact state. For those needing endorsement, it has a moderate fee and requires fewer CEUs than many neighbors.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Available while full license processes
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $135
Official transcripts are often not required for endorsement. Requires fingerprint-based background check and Nursys verification.
Temporary permits are available during the application process for qualified endorsement candidates.
Timeline varies; background checks are a primary factor.
10 hours required every 2 years
10 contact hours every 2 years; includes a one-time 1-hour requirement for Alzheimer's disease.
Proof of RI residency is only required if it will be your primary state of residence for a multi-state license.
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