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Arizona vs Illinois for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$150
AZ
vs
$125
IL
Timeline
4-8 wks
AZ
vs
4-8 wks
IL
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$80
IL

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 $160 $80
CE Hours N/A 80 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $125
vs Arizona ($150)
Faster Processing
Arizona 4-8 wks
vs Illinois (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $80
vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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