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Arkansas vs Oklahoma for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$125
AR
vs
$70
OK
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$65
AR
vs
$125
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Oklahoma
Total Fees $125 $70
Application Fee $125 $70
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $125
CE Hours 15 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Oklahoma is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $70
vs Arkansas ($125)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Oklahoma (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $65
vs Oklahoma ($125)

Arkansas Board

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Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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