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Arizona vs Hawaii for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$380
HI
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
4-12 wks
HI
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$196
HI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Hawaii
Total Fees $400 $380
Application Fee $150 $130
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $196
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Hawaii is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

NLC Compact

Arizona is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Arizona

Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $160 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Hawaii $380
vs Arizona ($400)
Faster Processing
Arizona 2-4 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arizona $160
vs Hawaii ($196)

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