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North Carolina vs Oklahoma for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$170
NC
vs
$151
OK
Timeline
4-12 wks
NC
vs
4-10 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$35
NC
vs
$20
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Oklahoma
Total Fees $170 $151
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $120 $101
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $20
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Oklahoma is $19 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $20 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $151
vs North Carolina ($170)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 4-10 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oklahoma $20
vs North Carolina ($35)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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