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Arkansas nursing renewal instructions Follow the board’s application and payment steps.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Regular renewal follows a 2-year birth-date schedule. An initial license may be shorter or longer. [source] |
| Renewal fee | RN renewal: $100; LPN or LPTN renewal: $90. APRN and other credential fees differ. [source] |
| Renewal application | Arkansas nursing renewal instructions |
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Some states have separate boards for registered and practical nurses. APRN authority is a separate credential; check the exact license type.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in Arkansas State Board of Nursing — Continuing Education.
Source review dates · 5 sources
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- Arkansas State Board of Nursing — Continuing Education Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Arkansas State Board of Nursing - Arkansas Department of Health Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- ASBN - Renewal of Arkansas License - Arkansas Department of Health Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- ASBN - Fees - Arkansas Department of Health Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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