Hawaii vs Nevada for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$190

$200

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	Nevada
Total Fees	$190 ✓	$200
Application Fee	$25 ✓	$35
Exam Fee	$115	$105 ✓
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25 ✓	$35
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Hawaii is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

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Processing Speed

Nevada processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Nevada

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Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Hawaii $190

vs Nevada ($200)

Faster Processing

Nevada 4-10 wks

vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Hawaii $25

vs Nevada ($35)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Hawaii CNA requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistant Program

Official Website →

Full Nevada CNA requirements →

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