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Arkansas vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
4-6 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Pennsylvania
Total Fees $320 $345
Application Fee $75 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $65
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Processing Speed

Arkansas processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-6 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Arkansas ($75)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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