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Alaska vs Iowa for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$230
AK
vs
$155
IA
Timeline
6-12 wks
AK
vs
4-8 wks
IA
Renewal Fee
N/A
AK
vs
N/A
IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Iowa
Total Fees $230 $155
Application Fee $50 N/A
Exam Fee $115 $105
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $155
vs Alaska ($230)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs Alaska (6-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Iowa Board

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing / Direct Care Worker Registry

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