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Arkansas vs South Carolina for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas South Carolina
Total Fees $125 $40
Application Fee $125 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $145
CE Hours 15 hrs 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $85 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Arkansas ($125)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $65
vs South Carolina ($145)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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