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Arizona vs Oregon for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$400
OR
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
8-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$150
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Oregon
Total Fees $400 $400
Application Fee $150 $150
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 8-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $150
CE Hours N/A 3 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

NLC Compact

Arizona is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Arizona

Renewal Cost

Oregon has lower renewal fees at $150 per cycle.

Winner: Oregon

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arizona $400
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
Arizona 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oregon $150
vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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