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Arkansas vs North Dakota for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$120
ND
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$60
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas North Dakota
Total Fees $125 $120
Application Fee $125 $120
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 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $120
vs Arkansas ($125)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs North Dakota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $60
vs Arkansas ($65)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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