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Alaska vs Minnesota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$230
AK
vs
$155
MN
Timeline
6-12 wks
AK
vs
4-10 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
N/A
AK
vs
N/A
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Minnesota
Total Fees $230 $155
Application Fee $50 N/A
Exam Fee $115 $120
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $155
vs Alaska ($230)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-10 wks
vs Alaska (6-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Minnesota Board

Minnesota Department of Health - Nursing Assistant Registry

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