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Alaska vs Arkansas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$575
AK
vs
$320
AR
Timeline
4-6 wks
AK
vs
4-6 wks
AR
Renewal Fee
$200
AK
vs
$75
AR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Arkansas
Total Fees $575 $320
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $75
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $255 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

NLC Compact

Arkansas is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs Alaska ($575)
Faster Processing
Alaska 4-6 wks
vs Arkansas (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $75
vs Alaska ($200)

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