Idaho vs Illinois for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$165

$145

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$20

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Idaho	Illinois
Total Fees	$165	$145 ✓
Application Fee	$20	N/A
Exam Fee	$105	$90 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$20	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Idaho ($165)

Faster Processing

Idaho 4-10 wks

vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Idaho Board

Idaho Board of Nursing / Idaho Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Idaho CNA requirements →

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

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