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Iowa vs New York for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$155
IA
vs
$200
NY
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
6-14 wks
NY
Renewal Fee
N/A
IA
vs
N/A
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa New York
Total Fees $155 $200
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $105 $125
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $155
vs New York ($200)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs New York (6-14 wks)

Iowa Board

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing / Direct Care Worker Registry

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New York Board

New York State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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