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Illinois vs Wisconsin for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$145
IL
vs
$168
WI
Timeline
4-12 wks
IL
vs
6-12 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
N/A
IL
vs
N/A
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Wisconsin
Total Fees $145 $168
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $90 $118
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $145
vs Wisconsin ($168)
Faster Processing
Illinois 4-12 wks
vs Wisconsin (6-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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