Alabama vs Arizona for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$78.5

$150

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$78.5

$50

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Arizona
Total Fees	$78.5 ✓	$150
Application Fee	$78.5 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	4 years
Renewal Fee	$78.5	$50 ✓
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Alabama is $71.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

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Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alabama $78.5

vs Arizona ($150)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs Arizona (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arizona $50

vs Alabama ($78.5)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Full Alabama NP requirements →

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arizona NP requirements →

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