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Arizona vs Louisiana for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$355
LA
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
4-12 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$100
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Louisiana
Total Fees $400 $355
Application Fee $150 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $100
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $355
vs Arizona ($400)
Faster Processing
Arizona 2-4 wks
vs Louisiana (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $100
vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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