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Louisiana vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$180
LA
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-10 wks
LA
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$25
LA
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana North Carolina
Total Fees $180 $170
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $105 $120
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs Louisiana ($180)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-10 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $25
vs North Carolina ($35)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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