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Iowa vs West Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$155
IA
vs
$195
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
6-12 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
N/A
IA
vs
$25
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa West Virginia
Total Fees $155 $195
Application Fee N/A $40
Exam Fee $105 $105
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $40 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 West Virginia ($195)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs West Virginia (6-12 wks)

Iowa Board

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

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses - Nurse Aide Registry

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