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Arizona vs New Jersey for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$465
NJ
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$120
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona New Jersey
Total Fees $400 $465
Application Fee $150 $200
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $120
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arizona is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arizona

Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

Renewal Cost

New Jersey has lower renewal fees at $120 per cycle.

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arizona $400
vs New Jersey ($465)
Faster Processing
Arizona 2-4 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Jersey $120
vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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