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Arizona vs Arkansas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$320
AR
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
4-6 wks
AR
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$75
AR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Arkansas
Total Fees $400 $320
Application Fee $150 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $75
CE Hours N/A 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs Arizona ($400)
Faster Processing
Arizona 2-4 wks
vs Arkansas (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $75
vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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