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Arkansas vs Wisconsin for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$82
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Wisconsin
Total Fees $125 $82
Application Fee $125 $82
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $82
CE Hours 15 hrs 16 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $43 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $82
vs Arkansas ($125)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $65
vs Wisconsin ($82)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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