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Arkansas vs Minnesota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$355
MN
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$85
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Minnesota
Total Fees $320 $355
Application Fee $75 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $85
CE Hours 24 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

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 Minnesota ($355)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $75
vs Minnesota ($85)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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