Alaska vs Arizona for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$150

AK

vs

$150

AZ

Timeline

4-8 wks

AK

vs

4-8 wks

AZ

Renewal Fee

$150

AK

vs

$50

AZ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Arizona
Total Fees	$150	$150
Application Fee	$150	$150
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	4 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$50 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alaska $150

vs Arizona ($150)

Faster Processing

Alaska 4-8 wks

vs Arizona (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arizona $50

vs Alaska ($150)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNM requirements →

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arizona CNM requirements →

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