Arkansas vs Iowa for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$343

Timeline

4-6 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$99

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Iowa
Total Fees	$320 ✓	$343
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$93
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$99
CE Hours	24 hrs ✓	36 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Arkansas is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

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Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $320

vs Iowa ($343)

Faster Processing

Iowa 2-4 wks

vs Arkansas (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $75

vs Iowa ($99)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arkansas LVN requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa LVN requirements →

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