Arizona vs Wisconsin for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$82

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$82

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$150	$82 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$82 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$82
CE Hours	N/A	16 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Wisconsin is $68 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Wisconsin $82

vs Arizona ($150)

Faster Processing

Arizona 4-8 wks

vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arizona $50

vs Wisconsin ($82)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arizona NP requirements →

Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin NP requirements →

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