Skip to content

Iowa vs Rhode Island for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$155
IA
vs
$175
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
4-10 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
N/A
IA
vs
$25
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Rhode Island
Total Fees $155 $175
Application Fee N/A $25
Exam Fee $105 $115
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $20 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 Rhode Island ($175)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-10 wks)

Iowa Board

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

Official Website →

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Compare More States

Browse all CNA state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

Compare Iowa CNA License

Compare Rhode Island CNA License