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Arizona vs Maine for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$355
ME
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
1-3 wks
ME
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$75
ME

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Maine
Total Fees $400 $355
Application Fee $150 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $75
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $355
vs Arizona ($400)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs Arizona (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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