Arkansas vs Kansas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$325

Timeline

4-6 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Kansas
Total Fees	$320 ✓	$325
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$75
CE Hours	24 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

→

Cost

Arkansas is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

→

Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $320

vs Kansas ($325)

Faster Processing

Kansas 2-4 wks

vs Arkansas (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $75

vs Kansas ($75)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arkansas LVN requirements →

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas LVN requirements →

Compare More States

Browse all LVN state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

All LVN Comparisons Interactive Tool