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Florida vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$252
FL
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
4-10 wks
FL
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$50
FL
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Washington
Total Fees $252 $241
Application Fee $75 $75
Exam Fee $125 $116
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $50 $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Washington is $11 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Washington $241
vs Florida ($252)
Faster Processing
Florida 4-10 wks
vs Washington (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Florida $50
vs Washington ($75)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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