Alaska vs Florida for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$230

$252

Timeline

6-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$50

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Florida
Total Fees	$230 ✓	$252
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$115 ✓	$125
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$50
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Alaska is $22 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alaska

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Alaska $230

vs Florida ($252)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs Alaska (6-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNA requirements →

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

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