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Alaska vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$230
AK
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
6-12 wks
AK
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
N/A
AK
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Washington
Total Fees $230 $241
Application Fee $50 $75
Exam Fee $115 $116
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee N/A $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Alaska is $11 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alaska

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alaska $230
vs Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
Washington 4-10 wks
vs Alaska (6-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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