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Kentucky vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$172
KY
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$20
KY
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky North Carolina
Total Fees $172 $170
Application Fee $20 N/A
Exam Fee $112 $120
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $20 $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $20 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs Kentucky ($172)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $20
vs North Carolina ($35)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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