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Hawaii vs Rhode Island for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$190
HI
vs
$175
RI
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-10 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$25
HI
vs
$25
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Rhode Island
Total Fees $190 $175
Application Fee $25 $25
Exam Fee $115 $115
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

Cost

Rhode Island is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $175
vs Hawaii ($190)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-10 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Hawaii $25
vs Rhode Island ($25)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

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