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Arkansas vs Louisiana for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$325
LA
Timeline
4-6 wks
AR
vs
4-6 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$60
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Louisiana
Total Fees $320 $325
Application Fee $75 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $75 $60
CE Hours 24 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs Louisiana ($325)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-6 wks
vs Louisiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs Arkansas ($75)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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