Iowa vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$155

$135

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

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Tennessee is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Iowa processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Lower Cost

Tennessee $135

vs Iowa ($155)

Faster Processing

Iowa 4-8 wks

vs Tennessee (4-10 wks)

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

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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