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Arkansas vs Indiana for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$50
IN
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
IN
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$10
IN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Indiana
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 $10
CE Hours 15 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $10 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $50
vs Arkansas ($125)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Indiana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $10
vs Arkansas ($65)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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