Arkansas vs California for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$125

$500

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	California
Total Fees	$125 ✓	$500
Application Fee	$125 ✓	$500
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$150
CE Hours	15 hrs ✓	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Arkansas is $375 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

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Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $125

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

Arkansas 4-8 wks

vs California (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $65

vs California ($150)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arkansas NP requirements →

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

Official Website →

Full California NP requirements →

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