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Arkansas vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-6 wks
AR
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas North Carolina
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 $100
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

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Arkansas (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $75
vs North Carolina ($100)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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