Arkansas licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Arkansas State Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Arkansas: RN, LPN, APRN, RNP, LPTN. Public status checks use License verification; renewal uses Renew Arkansas License or Certificate. The recorded renewal schedule is Every two years The compact classification shown for this review is NLC member jurisdiction.
Public verification
License verification is the reviewed public verification route for Arkansas. The destination is hosted on healthy.arkansas.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Arkansas, the recorded renewal cycle is Every two years The named renewal route is Renew Arkansas License or Certificate. The current fee summary is Use the current ASBN fee schedule; amounts vary by credential and transaction..
CE or competence
The reviewed Arkansas continuing-education or competence rule is: LPN, RN and APRN renewal generally requires 15 contact hours during each two-year cycle, or another accepted competency option described by the Board. The record-retention or audit note is: Retain original completion evidence and follow the current Board audit instructions..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Arkansas State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | ASBN Registry Search or Nursys |
| Renewal cycle | Every two years |
| Renewal deadline | Renew according to the expiration date and renewal window shown in the Arkansas Nurse Portal. |
| Continuing competence | LPN, RN and APRN renewal generally requires 15 contact hours during each two-year cycle, or another accepted competency option described by the Board. |
| Fees | Use the current ASBN fee schedule; amounts vary by credential and transaction. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, RNP, LPTN |
| Phone | (501) 686-2700 |
| Physical location | 1123 S. University Ave., Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204 |
| Mailing address | 1123 S. University Ave., Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204 |
| Primary official domains | healthy.arkansas.gov |
How to verify an Arkansas nursing license
License verification is the reviewed public verification route for Arkansas. The destination is hosted on healthy.arkansas.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renew Arkansas License or Certificate.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas credential type | Confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, RNP, LPTN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Arkansas, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Arkansas State Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Arkansas, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Every two years. Renew according to the expiration date and renewal window shown in the Arkansas Nurse Portal. | For Arkansas, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Arkansas is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Arkansas or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Arkansas, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Arkansas State Board of Nursing, ASBN Registry Search or Nursys or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Arkansas verification date. | For Arkansas, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Arkansas nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Arkansas Nurse Portal.
- Confirm the credential and expiration date in the live record.
- Complete the applicable continuing education or accepted alternative.
- Sign in through the official Arkansas Nurse Portal route.
- Complete disclosures and pay the current Board fee.
- Verify the renewed status using a primary-source lookup.
Renewal cautions
- Renewal rules can differ for specialty certificates and prescriptive authority.
- A renewal receipt is not the same as an updated active license record.
Continuing education or continuing competence
LPN, RN and APRN renewal generally requires 15 contact hours during each two-year cycle, or another accepted competency option described by the Board.
- Use Board-accepted providers or alternatives.
- Keep completion documentation available for audit.
- Credential-specific requirements can apply in addition to the general nursing requirement.
Records and audits: Retain original completion evidence and follow the current Board audit instructions.
Arkansas license by endorsement
The reviewed Arkansas credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, RNP, LPTN. Use License verification for the public record and Renew Arkansas License or Certificate for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC member jurisdiction. The public record host is healthy.arkansas.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Every two years
National verification and compact status
NLC member jurisdiction
Arkansas is classified as NLC member jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Every two years and the authority model is State nursing regulatory board. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN/LPN endorsement application | RN/LPN | $125 | Application fee; confirm current total and any background-check or temporary-permit charges on the official schedule. Official source ↗ |
Arkansas State Board of Nursing contact and location
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7 reviewed official destinations for Arkansas
License verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Renew Arkansas License or Certificate ↗
Official renewal instructions and Nurse Portal route
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Continuing education FAQ ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026RN endorsement ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026ASBN fee schedule ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Arkansas NLC information ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Arkansas State Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Arkansas?
Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The Arkansas State Board of Nursing regulates nursing licenses and certificates. Public verification may use the ASBN Registry Search or Nursys depending on credential type; the Board specifically routes RNP and LPTN verification to its registry.
What is the reviewed Arkansas license lookup?
ASBN Registry Search or Nursys. License verification is the reviewed public verification route for Arkansas. The destination is hosted on healthy.arkansas.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renew Arkansas License or Certificate.
When is a Arkansas nursing license renewed?
Every two years. Renew according to the expiration date and renewal window shown in the Arkansas Nurse Portal.
What CE or competence applies in Arkansas?
LPN, RN and APRN renewal generally requires 15 contact hours during each two-year cycle, or another accepted competency option described by the Board.
What fee information is published for Arkansas?
Use the current ASBN fee schedule; amounts vary by credential and transaction.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Arkansas?
Arkansas State Board of Nursing publishes (501) 686-2700 and 1123 S. University Ave., Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204.