Arizona vs North Dakota for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$120

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	North Dakota
Total Fees	$150	$120 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$120 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$60
CE Hours	N/A	12 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

North Dakota is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost

North Dakota $120

vs Arizona ($150)

Faster Processing

Arizona 4-8 wks

vs North Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arizona $50

vs North Dakota ($60)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arizona CNM requirements →

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota CNM requirements →

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