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California vs Nebraska for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$269
CA
vs
$152
NE
Timeline
6-12 wks
CA
vs
4-10 wks
NE
Renewal Fee
$50
CA
vs
N/A
NE

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Nebraska
Total Fees $269 $152
Application Fee $100 N/A
Exam Fee $120 $102
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Nebraska is $117 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nebraska

Processing Speed

Nebraska processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Nebraska

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Nebraska $152
vs California ($269)
Faster Processing
Nebraska 4-10 wks
vs California (6-12 wks)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

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Nebraska Board

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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