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Minnesota vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$155
MN
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-10 wks
MN
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
N/A
MN
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota North Carolina
Total Fees $155 $170
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $120 $120
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $155
vs North Carolina ($170)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-10 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Department of Health - Nursing Assistant Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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