Arizona vs Florida for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$110

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Florida
Total Fees	$150	$110 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$110 ✓
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	27 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $110

vs Arizona ($150)

Faster Processing

Arizona 4-8 wks

vs Florida (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arizona $50

vs Florida ($60)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arizona CNS requirements →

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Florida CNS requirements →

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