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Arkansas vs Missouri for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$350
MO
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-12 wks
MO
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$60
MO

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Missouri
Total Fees $320 $350
Application Fee $75 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $60
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Processing Speed

Arkansas processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs Missouri ($350)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Missouri (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $60
vs Arkansas ($75)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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