Arizona vs Illinois for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$125

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$80

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Illinois
Total Fees	$150	$125 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$125 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$80
CE Hours	N/A	80 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $125

vs Arizona ($150)

Faster Processing

Arizona 4-8 wks

vs Illinois (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arizona $50

vs Illinois ($80)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arizona CNS requirements →

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNS requirements →

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