Kentucky vs New York for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$172

$200

Timeline

4-8 wks

6-14 wks

Renewal Fee

$20

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	New York
Total Fees	$172 ✓	$200
Application Fee	$20	N/A
Exam Fee	$112 ✓	$125
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$20	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $28 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $172

vs New York ($200)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs New York (6-14 wks)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Kentucky 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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