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Arkansas vs Oklahoma for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$335
OK
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
2-4 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$75
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Oklahoma
Total Fees $320 $335
Application Fee $75 $85
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $75
CE Hours 24 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs Oklahoma ($335)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 2-4 wks
vs Arkansas (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $75
vs Oklahoma ($75)

Arkansas Board

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Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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