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Arkansas vs New York for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$343
NY
Timeline
4-6 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
NY
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$74
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas New York
Total Fees $320 $343
Application Fee $75 $143
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $75 $74
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $23 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

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs New York ($343)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-6 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New York $74
vs Arkansas ($75)

Arkansas Board

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New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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