How to Get Your Arkansas Nursing License | Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $75 |
Temporary License | $25 |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Timely | $75 (Active within 24 hours if renewed online) |
Expired (5 Years) | $25 (2 weeks for all hard copy applications) |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 2 weeks to receive a temporary license in Arizona and the license will last for up to 6 months (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
Licenses are not issued on a walk-in basis.
| NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
| Completed Online Application | Yes | Yes |
| Proof/Verification of Original State license | No | Yes |
| Copy/Verification of Current License | Yes | No |
| Completed Fingerprint Card (from ASBN) | No | Yes |
Temporary licenses are only issued while other required documents are being processed. There are additional steps that must be completed to receive a permanent license.
Additional Information
Nurses may renew their licenses online in Arkansas as long as the old license has expired within 5 years and the primary state of residence is not a compact state.
Reinstatement:
- An additional 5 hours of board approved CEUs required
- An additional 20 hours of board approved CEUs are required for non-active licenses
- View license verification information here.
Nurses looking to reinstate with licenses that are more than 5 years expired while also having a primary residence in a compact state must hand mail in a request to the Arkansas Board of Nursing for paper renewal (must include a self-addressed and stamped envelope).
Check for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Bldg.
1123 South University
Suite 800
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
Phone: 501-686-2700