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California vs Oregon for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$269
CA
vs
$218
OR
Timeline
6-12 wks
CA
vs
6-12 wks
OR
Renewal Fee
$50
CA
vs
$50
OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Oregon
Total Fees $269 $218
Application Fee $100 $50
Exam Fee $120 $110
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $50
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Oregon is $51 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oregon

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oregon $218
vs California ($269)
Faster Processing
California 6-12 wks
vs Oregon (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
California $50
vs Oregon ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

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Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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