Illinois vs Nevada for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

$200

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Nevada
Total Fees	$145 ✓	$200
Application Fee	N/A	$35
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$105
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$35
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Processing Speed

Nevada processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Nevada ($200)

Faster Processing

Nevada 4-10 wks

vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistant Program

Official Website →

Full Nevada CNA requirements →

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