Louisiana vs New York for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$180

$200

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-14 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Louisiana	New York
Total Fees	$180 ✓	$200
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$105 ✓	$125
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-14 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

Louisiana is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

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Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Louisiana $180

vs New York ($200)

Faster Processing

Louisiana 4-10 wks

vs New York (6-14 wks)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Louisiana 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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