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New York vs Pennsylvania for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$200
NY
vs
$147
PA
Timeline
6-14 wks
NY
vs
4-10 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
N/A
NY
vs
N/A
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York Pennsylvania
Total Fees $200 $147
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $125 $102
Processing Time 6-14 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $53 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

Pennsylvania processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $147
vs New York ($200)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 4-10 wks
vs New York (6-14 wks)

New York Board

New York State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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