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Arkansas vs Maryland for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$50
MD
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$210
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Maryland
Total Fees $125 $50
Application Fee $125 $50
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $210
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $50
vs Arkansas ($125)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $65
vs Maryland ($210)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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