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Iowa vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$155
IA
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
N/A
IA
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa North Carolina
Total Fees $155 $170
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $105 $120
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $15 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 North Carolina ($170)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)

Iowa Board

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

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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