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Kentucky vs West Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$172
KY
vs
$195
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
6-12 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$20
KY
vs
$25
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky West Virginia
Total Fees $172 $195
Application Fee $20 $40
Exam Fee $112 $105
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $20 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $23 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 West Virginia ($195)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs West Virginia (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $20
vs West Virginia ($25)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

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