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Alabama vs Arkansas for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$320
AR
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-8 wks
AR
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$75
AR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Arkansas
Total Fees $348 $320
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $75
CE Hours 24 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $28 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs Alabama ($348)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Arkansas (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $75
vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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