Arizona vs New York for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$400

$343

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$74

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	New York
Total Fees	$400	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$143 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$74 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $57 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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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

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $343

vs Arizona ($400)

Faster Processing

Arizona 2-4 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Full Arizona RN requirements →

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

Official Website →

Full New York RN requirements →

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