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Arizona vs North Carolina for NP Licensing

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

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona North Carolina
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 1 years
Renewal Fee $50 $50
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $100
vs Arizona ($150)
Faster Processing
Arizona 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arizona $50
vs North Carolina ($50)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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