Kansas vs Wisconsin for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$170

$168

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$170	$168 ✓
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$100 ✓	$118
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 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

Wisconsin is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Wisconsin $168

vs Kansas ($170)

Faster Processing

Kansas 4-10 wks

vs Wisconsin (6-12 wks)

Kansas Board

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kansas CNA requirements →

Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin CNA requirements →

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