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Arkansas vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$355
ND
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$110
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas North Dakota
Total Fees $320 $355
Application Fee $75 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $110
CE Hours 24 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs North Dakota ($355)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Arkansas (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $75
vs North Dakota ($110)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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