Kansas vs New York for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$170

$200

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-14 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	New York
Total Fees	$170 ✓	$200
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$100 ✓	$125
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $170

vs New York ($200)

Faster Processing

Kansas 4-10 wks

vs New York (6-14 wks)

Kansas Board

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kansas CNA requirements →

New York Board

New York State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full New York CNA requirements →

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