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Arkansas vs Indiana for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$310
IN
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-6 wks
IN
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$50
IN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Indiana
Total Fees $320 $310
Application Fee $75 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $50
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Processing Speed

Indiana processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Indiana

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $310
vs Arkansas ($320)
Faster Processing
Indiana 4-6 wks
vs Arkansas (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $50
vs Arkansas ($75)

Arkansas Board

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Indiana State Board of Nursing

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