Arizona vs Iowa for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$400

$343

Timeline

2-4 wks

2-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$99

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Iowa
Total Fees	$400	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$93 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	2-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$99 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	36 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $57 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

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Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $343

vs Arizona ($400)

Faster Processing

Arizona 2-4 wks

vs Iowa (2-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Iowa $99

vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Full Arizona RN requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa RN requirements →

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