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Alaska vs New York for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$230
AK
vs
$200
NY
Timeline
6-12 wks
AK
vs
6-14 wks
NY
Renewal Fee
N/A
AK
vs
N/A
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska New York
Total Fees $230 $200
Application Fee $50 N/A
Exam Fee $115 $125
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New York is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

Processing Speed

Alaska processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Alaska

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New York $200
vs Alaska ($230)
Faster Processing
Alaska 6-12 wks
vs New York (6-14 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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New York Board

New York State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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