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Arkansas vs New Jersey for RN Licensing

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

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas New Jersey
Total Fees $320 $465
Application Fee $75 $200
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $120
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $145 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

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

Arkansas Board

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