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Arkansas vs Louisiana for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$100
LA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$100
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Louisiana
Total Fees $125 $100
Application Fee $125 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $100
CE Hours 15 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $100
vs Arkansas ($125)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Louisiana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $65
vs Louisiana ($100)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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