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Hawaii vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$190
HI
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$25
HI
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii North Carolina
Total Fees $190 $170
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $115 $120
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs Hawaii ($190)
Faster Processing
Hawaii 4-12 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Hawaii $25
vs North Carolina ($35)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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