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Arkansas vs Pennsylvania for CRNA Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Pennsylvania
Total Fees $125 $105
Application Fee $125 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $81
CE Hours 15 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $105
vs Arkansas ($125)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $65
vs Pennsylvania ($81)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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