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Arkansas vs Iowa for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$136
AR
vs
$155
IA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-8 wks
IA
Renewal Fee
N/A
AR
vs
N/A
IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Iowa
Total Fees $136 $155
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $101 $105
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $19 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $136
vs Iowa ($155)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Iowa (4-8 wks)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas Department of Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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Iowa Board

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing / Direct Care Worker Registry

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