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Arkansas vs Illinois for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$136
AR
vs
$145
IL
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-12 wks
IL
Renewal Fee
N/A
AR
vs
N/A
IL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Illinois
Total Fees $136 $145
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $101 $90
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $9 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Processing Speed

Arkansas processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $136
vs Illinois ($145)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas Department of Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

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