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Arkansas vs Massachusetts for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$465
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
8-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$120
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Massachusetts
Total Fees $320 $465
Application Fee $75 $230
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $120
CE Hours 24 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $145 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Processing Speed

Arkansas processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Arkansas

NLC Compact

Arkansas is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $75
vs Massachusetts ($120)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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