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Florida vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$252
FL
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-10 wks
FL
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$50
FL
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida North Carolina
Total Fees $252 $170
Application Fee $75 N/A
Exam Fee $125 $120
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $82 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Florida

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs Florida ($252)
Faster Processing
Florida 4-10 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $35
vs Florida ($50)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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