Florida vs Kansas for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$252

$170

Timeline

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Kansas
Total Fees	$252	$170 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$25 ✓
Exam Fee	$125	$100 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$25 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $82 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $170

vs Florida ($252)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs Kansas (4-10 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kansas $25

vs Florida ($50)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

Kansas Board

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kansas CNA requirements →

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