Arkansas vs Illinois for CRNA Licensing

Total Fees

$125

AR

vs

$125

IL

Timeline

4-8 wks

AR

vs

4-8 wks

IL

Renewal Fee

$65

AR

vs

$80

IL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Illinois
Total Fees	$125	$125
Application Fee	$125	$125
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$80
CE Hours	15 hrs ✓	80 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $125

vs Illinois ($125)

Faster Processing

Arkansas 4-8 wks

vs Illinois (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $65

vs Illinois ($80)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arkansas CRNA requirements →

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Illinois CRNA requirements →

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