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Arizona vs Kansas for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$323
KS
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
1-2 wks
KS
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$85
KS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Kansas
Total Fees $400 $323
Application Fee $150 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $85
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $77 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kansas $323
vs Arizona ($400)
Faster Processing
Kansas 1-2 wks
vs Arizona (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $85
vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

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