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Arkansas vs Mississippi for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$136
AR
vs
$140
MS
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-12 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
N/A
AR
vs
N/A
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Mississippi
Total Fees $136 $140
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $101 $95
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $4 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Processing Speed

Arkansas processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $136
vs Mississippi ($140)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas Department of Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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