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Arkansas vs Louisiana for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$136
AR
vs
$180
LA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-10 wks
LA
Renewal Fee
N/A
AR
vs
$25
LA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Louisiana
Total Fees $136 $180
Application Fee N/A $25
Exam Fee $101 $105
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $44 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 Louisiana ($180)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs Louisiana (4-10 wks)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas Department of Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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