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Illinois vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$145
IL
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
4-12 wks
IL
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
N/A
IL
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Washington
Total Fees $145 $241
Application Fee N/A $75
Exam Fee $90 $116
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee N/A $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $96 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $145
vs Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
Washington 4-10 wks
vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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