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Massachusetts vs West Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MA
vs
$195
WV
Timeline
4-12 wks
MA
vs
6-12 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$30
MA
vs
$25
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts West Virginia
Total Fees $205 $195
Application Fee $30 $40
Exam Fee $115 $105
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $195
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-12 wks
vs West Virginia (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $25
vs Massachusetts ($30)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public 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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