Hawaii vs New York for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$190

$200

Timeline

4-12 wks

6-14 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	New York
Total Fees	$190 ✓	$200
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$115 ✓	$125
Processing Time	4-12 weeks ✓	6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25	N/A
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

Hawaii processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Hawaii $190

vs New York ($200)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-12 wks

vs New York (6-14 wks)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Hawaii CNA requirements →

New York Board

New York State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full New York CNA requirements →

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