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Arkansas vs Massachusetts for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$355
MA
Timeline
4-6 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$100
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Massachusetts
Total Fees $320 $355
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $100
CE Hours 24 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Processing Speed

Arkansas processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Arkansas

NLC Compact

Arkansas is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs Massachusetts ($355)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-6 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $75
vs Massachusetts ($100)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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