Hawaii vs Louisiana for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$190

$180

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Louisiana
Total Fees	$190	$180 ✓
Application Fee	$25	$25
Exam Fee	$115	$105 ✓
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25	$25
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Louisiana is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

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Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Louisiana $180

vs Hawaii ($190)

Faster Processing

Louisiana 4-10 wks

vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Hawaii $25

vs Louisiana ($25)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Hawaii CNA requirements →

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Louisiana CNA requirements →

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