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Arizona vs Massachusetts for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$150
AZ
vs
$150
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AZ
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$50
AZ
vs
$180
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Massachusetts
Total Fees $150 $150
Application Fee $150 $150
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $180
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arizona $150
vs Massachusetts ($150)
Faster Processing
Arizona 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arizona $50
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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