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Arkansas vs Michigan for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$85
MI
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$85
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Michigan
Total Fees $125 $85
Application Fee $125 $85
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $85
CE Hours 15 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $85
vs Arkansas ($125)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $65
vs Michigan ($85)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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