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Iowa vs Wisconsin for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$155
IA
vs
$168
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
6-12 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
N/A
IA
vs
N/A
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Wisconsin
Total Fees $155 $168
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $105 $118
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $13 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 Wisconsin ($168)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs Wisconsin (6-12 wks)

Iowa Board

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

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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