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Louisiana vs Pennsylvania for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$180
LA
vs
$147
PA
Timeline
4-10 wks
LA
vs
4-10 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$25
LA
vs
N/A
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Pennsylvania
Total Fees $180 $147
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $105 $102
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $33 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $147
vs Louisiana ($180)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-10 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-10 wks)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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