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Arkansas vs Rhode Island for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$135
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$135
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Rhode Island
Total Fees $125 $135
Application Fee $125 $135
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $135
CE Hours 15 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $125
vs Rhode Island ($135)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $65
vs Rhode Island ($135)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration

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