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Louisiana vs West Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$180
LA
vs
$195
WV
Timeline
4-10 wks
LA
vs
6-12 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$25
LA
vs
$25
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana West Virginia
Total Fees $180 $195
Application Fee $25 $40
Exam Fee $105 $105
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

Cost

Louisiana is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $180
vs West Virginia ($195)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-10 wks
vs West Virginia (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $25
vs West Virginia ($25)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses - Nurse Aide Registry

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