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Iowa vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$155
IA
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
N/A
IA
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Washington
Total Fees $155 $241
Application Fee N/A $75
Exam Fee $105 $116
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee N/A $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $86 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 Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-10 wks)

Iowa Board

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

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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