Arkansas vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$140

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	Virginia
Total Fees	$320	$320
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$190
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100 ✓	$140
CE Hours	15 hrs	15 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $320

vs Virginia ($320)

Faster Processing

Virginia 4-6 wks

vs Arkansas (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $100

vs Virginia ($140)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arkansas RN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia RN requirements →

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