Arizona vs California for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$500

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	California
Total Fees	$150 ✓	$500
Application Fee	$150 ✓	$500
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$150
CE Hours	N/A	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Arizona is $350 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arizona

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Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arizona $150

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

Arizona 4-8 wks

vs California (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arizona $50

vs California ($150)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arizona CNS requirements →

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

Official Website →

Full California CNS requirements →

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