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Alabama vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$171
AL
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
N/A
AL
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama North Carolina
Total Fees $171 $170
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $105 $120
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $1 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs Alabama ($171)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)

Alabama Board

Alabama Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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