Louisiana vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$180

$215

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Louisiana	Virginia
Total Fees	$180 ✓	$215
Application Fee	$25 ✓	$50
Exam Fee	$105 ✓	$115
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25	$25
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Louisiana is $35 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 Virginia ($215)

Faster Processing

Louisiana 4-10 wks

vs Virginia (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Louisiana $25

vs Virginia ($25)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Louisiana CNA requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNA requirements →

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