Alaska vs Idaho for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$230

$165

Timeline

6-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$20

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Idaho
Total Fees	$230	$165 ✓
Application Fee	$50	$20 ✓
Exam Fee	$115	$105 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$20
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Idaho is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

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Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Idaho $165

vs Alaska ($230)

Faster Processing

Idaho 4-10 wks

vs Alaska (6-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Alaska CNA requirements →

Idaho Board

Idaho Board of Nursing / Idaho Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Idaho CNA requirements →

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