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Arkansas vs North Carolina for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$100
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$50
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas North Carolina
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 1 years
Renewal Fee $65 $50
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $100
vs Arkansas ($125)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs Arkansas ($65)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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