Arizona vs Nevada for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$400

$360

Timeline

2-4 wks

8-16 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Nevada
Total Fees	$400	$360 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$100 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Nevada is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

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Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

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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

Nevada has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Nevada $360

vs Arizona ($400)

Faster Processing

Arizona 2-4 wks

vs Nevada (8-16 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Nevada $100

vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Full Arizona RN requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada RN requirements →

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