Arkansas vs Kentucky for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$355

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Kentucky
Total Fees	$320 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	1 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$65 ✓
CE Hours	24 hrs	14 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Arkansas is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $320

vs Kentucky ($355)

Faster Processing

Arkansas 4-8 wks

vs Kentucky (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $65

vs Arkansas ($75)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arkansas RN requirements →

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky RN requirements →

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