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Hawaii vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$190
HI
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$25
HI
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Washington
Total Fees $190 $241
Application Fee $25 $75
Exam Fee $115 $116
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $25 $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Hawaii is $51 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Hawaii $190
vs Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
Washington 4-10 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Hawaii $25
vs Washington ($75)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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