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New York vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$200
NY
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
6-14 wks
NY
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
N/A
NY
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York North Carolina
Total Fees $200 $170
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $125 $120
Processing Time 6-14 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs New York ($200)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-12 wks
vs New York (6-14 wks)

New York Board

New York State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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