Rhode Island licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education regulates the credentials recorded for Rhode Island: RN, LPN, APRN. Public status checks use Rhode Island license verification; renewal uses Rhode Island licensing or renewal portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Two years The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Rhode Island license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Rhode Island. The destination is hosted on healthri.mylicense.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Rhode Island, the recorded renewal cycle is Two years The named renewal route is Rhode Island licensing or renewal portal. The current fee summary is Confirm the credential-specific amount in the official portal..
CE or competence
The reviewed Rhode Island continuing-education or competence rule is: 10 CE hours per two-year cycle, including the current substance-related education specified by the Department. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education |
| Public verification | Rhode Island official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Two years |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the expiration date shown in the licensing record. |
| Continuing competence | 10 CE hours per two-year cycle, including the current substance-related education specified by the Department. |
| Fees | Confirm the credential-specific amount in the official portal. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (401) 222-5700 |
| Physical location | 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908 |
| Mailing address | 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908 |
| Primary official domains | health.ri.gov, healthri.mylicense.com |
How to verify a Rhode Island nursing license
Rhode Island license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Rhode Island. The destination is hosted on healthri.mylicense.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Rhode Island licensing or renewal portal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island credential type | For Rhode Island, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Rhode Island, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Rhode Island, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Two years. Renew before the expiration date shown in the licensing record. | For Rhode Island, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Rhode Island is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Rhode Island or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Rhode Island, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education, Rhode Island official license verification or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Rhode Island verification date. | For Rhode Island, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Rhode Island nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Rhode Island official licensing portal.
- Confirm the credential and expiration date.
- Review the current credential-specific requirements.
- Complete required competence or education.
- Submit the official renewal and payment.
- Verify the updated license record.
Renewal cautions
- APRN rules differ from RN/LPN requirements.
- Confirm compact status on the actual license record.
Continuing education or continuing competence
10 CE hours per two-year cycle, including the current substance-related education specified by the Department.
- Use the credential-specific official instructions.
- Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway.
- Retain supporting evidence for audit.
Records and audits: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.
Rhode Island license by endorsement
The reviewed Rhode Island credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use Rhode Island license verification for the public record and Rhode Island licensing or renewal portal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Compact jurisdiction. The public record host is healthri.mylicense.com, and the recorded renewal schedule is Two years
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
Rhode Island is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Two years and the authority model is Board within the Rhode Island Department of Health. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education contact and location
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education. Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education is the responsible licensing authority. APRN rules differ from RN/LPN requirements.
What is the reviewed Rhode Island license lookup?
Rhode Island official license verification. Rhode Island license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Rhode Island. The destination is hosted on healthri.mylicense.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Rhode Island licensing or renewal portal.
When is a Rhode Island nursing license renewed?
Two years. Renew before the expiration date shown in the licensing record.
What CE or competence applies in Rhode Island?
10 CE hours per two-year cycle, including the current substance-related education specified by the Department.
What fee information is published for Rhode Island?
Confirm the credential-specific amount in the official portal.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education publishes (401) 222-5700 and 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908.