Arkansas vs Maine for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$355

Timeline

4-8 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Maine
Total Fees	$320 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$75	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$75
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
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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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $320

vs Maine ($355)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Arkansas (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $75

vs Maine ($75)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Full Arkansas RN requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine RN requirements →

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