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Arkansas vs Massachusetts for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$150
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$180
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Massachusetts
Total Fees $125 $150
Application Fee $125 $150
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $180
CE Hours 15 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $125
vs Massachusetts ($150)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $65
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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