Arizona vs Illinois for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$400

$310

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Illinois
Total Fees	$400	$310 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$60 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Arizona

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Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $310

vs Arizona ($400)

Faster Processing

Arizona 2-4 wks

vs Illinois (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $60

vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Full Illinois RN requirements →

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