Licensure Map/Arkansas/LPN
Licensure Guide

Licensed Practical Nurse License in Arkansas

Everything you need to know about getting your LPN license to practice in Arkansas.

NLC Compact State
5–10
Weeks to process
$120–$245
Application fee
Not Available
Temporary permit
Yes
NLC member

Nurse Licensure Compact

The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) covers both RNs and LPN/VNs, allowing multistate practice in all member states. Your primary state of residence must be a compact state.

Arkansas is a NLC member state. If your primary state of residence is also a compact member, you may be able to practice in Arkansas under your multistate license or compact privilege without applying for a separate Arkansas license.

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Requirements for LPN Licensure in Arkansas

  • 1
    Active LPN license in another state
  • 2
    Nursys verification
  • 3
    FBI fingerprint background check
  • 4
    Application fee
Apply at Arkansas Board of Nursing

Estimated Processing Timeline

0 weeks12+ weeks

Most LPN endorsement applications in Arkansas are processed within 5 to 10 weeks. Processing times may vary based on completeness of your application and current board workload.

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This guide is for informational purposes only. Licensure requirements change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the Arkansas Board of Nursing.

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