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Arizona vs New Mexico for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$150
AZ
vs
$100
NM
Timeline
4-8 wks
AZ
vs
4-8 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$50
AZ
vs
$110
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona New Mexico
Total Fees $150 $100
Application Fee $150 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $110
CE Hours N/A 50 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $100
vs Arizona ($150)
Faster Processing
Arizona 4-8 wks
vs New Mexico (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arizona $50
vs New Mexico ($110)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing

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