Arkansas vs Florida for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$125

$110

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$65

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Florida
Total Fees	$125	$110 ✓
Application Fee	$125	$110 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65	$60 ✓
CE Hours	15 hrs ✓	27 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $110

vs Arkansas ($125)

Faster Processing

Arkansas 4-8 wks

vs Florida (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $60

vs Arkansas ($65)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arkansas NP requirements →

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Florida NP requirements →

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