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North Carolina vs Rhode Island for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$170
NC
vs
$175
RI
Timeline
4-12 wks
NC
vs
4-10 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$35
NC
vs
$25
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Rhode Island
Total Fees $170 $175
Application Fee N/A $25
Exam Fee $120 $115
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs Rhode Island ($175)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-10 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $25
vs North Carolina ($35)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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