Arkansas vs Iowa for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$125

$81

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$81

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Iowa
Total Fees	$125	$81 ✓
Application Fee	$125	$81 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$81
CE Hours	15 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $44 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $81

vs Arkansas ($125)

Faster Processing

Arkansas 4-8 wks

vs Iowa (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $65

vs Iowa ($81)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arkansas CNS requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNS requirements →

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