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Arkansas vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$136
AR
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
N/A
AR
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas North Carolina
Total Fees $136 $170
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $101 $120
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $34 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 North Carolina ($170)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas Department of Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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