Arkansas vs Florida for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$385

Timeline

4-6 wks

8-24 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Florida
Total Fees	$320 ✓	$385
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$110
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	8-24 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$75
CE Hours	24 hrs ✓	25 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Arkansas is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

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Processing Speed

Arkansas processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $320

vs Florida ($385)

Faster Processing

Arkansas 4-6 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $75

vs Florida ($75)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arkansas LVN requirements →

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Florida LVN requirements →

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