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Kentucky vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$172
KY
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$20
KY
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Washington
Total Fees $172 $241
Application Fee $20 $75
Exam Fee $112 $116
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $20 $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $69 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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
Kentucky $172
vs Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $20
vs Washington ($75)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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