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Indiana vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$135
IN
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-10 wks
IN
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$15
IN
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Indiana North Carolina
Total Fees $135 $170
Application Fee $15 N/A
Exam Fee $85 $120
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $15 $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Processing Speed

Indiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Indiana

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $15 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $135
vs North Carolina ($170)
Faster Processing
Indiana 4-10 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $15
vs North Carolina ($35)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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