Florida vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$252

$215

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Virginia
Total Fees	$252	$215 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	$125	$115 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$25 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Virginia is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Florida

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $215

vs Florida ($252)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs Virginia (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $25

vs Florida ($50)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNA requirements →

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