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Alaska vs Louisiana for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$230
AK
vs
$180
LA
Timeline
6-12 wks
AK
vs
4-10 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
N/A
AK
vs
$25
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Louisiana
Total Fees $230 $180
Application Fee $50 $25
Exam Fee $115 $105
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $180
vs Alaska ($230)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-10 wks
vs Alaska (6-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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