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Florida vs Kentucky for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$252
FL
vs
$172
KY
Timeline
4-10 wks
FL
vs
4-8 wks
KY
Renewal Fee
$50
FL
vs
$20
KY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Kentucky
Total Fees $252 $172
Application Fee $75 $20
Exam Fee $125 $112
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $20
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $20 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $172
vs Florida ($252)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Florida (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $20
vs Florida ($50)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

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