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Arizona vs Idaho for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$298.25
ID
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
1-2 wks
ID
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$70
ID

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Idaho
Total Fees $400 $298.25
Application Fee $150 $98.25
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $70
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $101.75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298.25
vs Arizona ($400)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs Arizona (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs Arizona ($160)

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